1. Features
  2. Fields
  3. Long Answer
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Long Answer

Capture a long answer, i.e. a message, description.

Use Long Answer for text answers that could be multiple sentences or paragraphs, for example a contact form message, or leaving a product review.

Testing the Long Answer Field in our Form

# Required Long Answer

Ensure Long Answer is always completed by making it required with our Smart Validation:

Validation Required for the Long Answer Field in our Form

# Min and Max Length

Long Answer also supports Min Length and Max Length to enforce, or limit, a character count:

Validation Min/Max Length for the Long Answer Field in our Form Min Length set to ‘10’ and Max Length set to ‘50’

# Common Options

Label

A short description of the field

Description

An optional longer description of the field

Required

Enforces the field to be filled in, displays an error if not

Default Value

Set a default value for the field

Placeholder

A helpful hint inside the field, e.g. Enter your name

Read-Only

Locks a field so it cannot be edited, useful when combined with Default Value

Min Length

Enforces a minimum character count for this field

Max Length

Enforces a maximum character count for this field

Custom Name

Every field has a unique hidden "name" that can be customized

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The Long Answer field background, border and text color can be changed within your Theme settings

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