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Recall Sources

You can recall data from the following sources:

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Recalling from a previous question

On the first question the menu lists only hidden fields and variables — there is no earlier answer to recall yet.

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Step 1: Insert the recall

Type @ in the question or description where the value should appear. A menu opens listing everything available at that point in the survey — the questions before this one, the hidden fields, and the variables. The recall menu, listing earlier questions, hidden fields and variables

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Step 2: Set a fallback

Pick a source and the editor asks for a fallback: the text to show when there is nothing to recall. An optional question that was skipped, or a hidden field the URL never filled, would otherwise leave a gap in the sentence. The fallback prompt that opens after picking a recall source

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Recalling from the URL

  1. Create a hidden field, here is how →
  2. Use the @ symbol in a question or description to recall the value of the hidden field
  3. Set a fallback in case the hidden field is not being filled by a URL parameter
  4. Use Data Prefilling to set the hidden field value when the survey is accessed

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Recalling from a Variable

  1. Create a variable, here is how →
  2. Use the @ symbol in a question or description to recall the value of the variable
  3. Set a fallback in case the variable has not been calculated yet when the question is shown

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Conclusion

Recall Data in Formbricks surveys allows for a conversational and customized survey experience that enhances engagement and improves the quality of feedback. By integrating previous responses into new questions, you create a more interactive and relevant environment for respondents.