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Short answer

Collect one line of text, such as a name or a short id.

A short answer is one line of text. The public form shows a single input. The response stores the string.

Use the label as the question. Turn on Required when the form cannot submit without this value.

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In the editor, insert Short answer. Set the label to Full name. Capture the card, the id line, and the one-line preview.

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Short answer card labeled Full name, with the block id under the label.
Short answer card labeled Full name, with the block id under the label.

Use a short answer when you need a brief string, such as:

  • A name, company, or job title.
  • A short code, ticket id, or order number.
  • Any value that fits on one line.

How to add one:

  1. Open the form editor and click + Insert block, or type /short.
  2. Pick Short answer from the Questions group.
  3. Edit the label. Mark Required if the person must answer.

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In the editor, open the insert dialog and filter to short. Capture the Questions group and the Short answer row.

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Insert menu open on Short answer in the Questions group.
Insert menu open on Short answer in the Questions group.

You will find this block in the Questions group. See Question types for the full catalog.