> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.feedbackflowhq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Free Text

> Free text questions allow respondents to enter a custom answer.

Free text questions allow respondents to enter a custom answer. Displays a title and an input field for the respondent to type in.

## Elements

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fiscalo/vEocKibmbfSZAP9Q/images/xm-and-surveys/core-features/question-type/free-text.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=vEocKibmbfSZAP9Q&q=85&s=e993feea272eff4e7a937d3bde836cf4" alt="Overview of Free Text question type" width="678" height="480" data-path="images/xm-and-surveys/core-features/question-type/free-text.webp" />

### Title

Add a clear title to inform the respondent what information you are asking for.

### Description

Provide an optional description with further instructions.

### Placeholder

Specify a placeholder text to display in the input field.

### Input Type

Choose the type of input field to display. Options include:

* **Text**: A text area input. This can be converted to a single line input field if needed, by toggling the *"Long answer"* switch at the bottom of the question segment.
* **Email**: A single-line text input that validates the input as an email address.
* **URL**: A single-line text input that validates the input as a URL.
* **Number**: A single-line text input that validates the input as a number and shows "increase" and "decrease" buttons.
* **Phone**: A single-line text input that validates the input as a phone number.
