Text field
What is it?
A simple text box.
When should I use it?
A text field is great for capturing a few words of input from a customer.
Example scenarios
'Forename', 'Surname'
Settings
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Question text | The label shown next to the field |
| Use validation | Whether to apply validation to the field, e.g. alphabetic or integer |
| Restrict answer length | Set an upper limit on the number of characters that can be entered |
| Required | Does the question have to be answered? |
| Default answer | The value to initially display in the field, that the customer can then modify |
| Placeholder text | A hint to display in the field, so the customer knows what to enter |
| Require confirmation | Requires the customer to enter the same data twice, e.g. when confirming an email address |
| Help text | Text displayed under the field to guide the customer as to what they should enter |
| Set input purpose | Set an input purpose to assist browsers in autofilling the question. See Setting the input purpose of a question for more information on this setting |
| Show internally | If enabled, this field will be shown on internal forms |
| Show publicly | If enabled, this field will be shown on online forms |