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Multi line question

The Multi line question, is a free text (open-ended) question, that allows respondents to type their answers in their own words into a text box and allows for longer responses.

If you require a shorter response, you can opt for the single line option.

Adding a Multi line question

To add a Multi line question to your survey:

  1. Click the Add new item button on your survey page.
  2. Select Multi line.
  3. Enter your question text.
 
Before you distribute your survey, make sure you preview the design to see what it will look like to your respondents.

Question settings

There is a handy toggle at the bottom of the question editor to customise the question in the following ways:

 

You can open the Question properties menu by clicking the cog icon in the bottom right of the question editor to customise the question in the following ways: