> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formbricks.com/docs/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.

<iframe
  title="Survey Embed"
  src="https://app.formbricks.com/s/cm2b2eftv000012b0l3htbu0a"
  style={{
position: "relative",
height: "600px",
maxHeight: "100vh",
width: "100%",
border: 0,
borderRadius: "12px",
overflow: "auto",
}}
/>

## Elements

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/formbricks/PoRbKmWNh09zaWpR/images/xm-and-surveys/core-features/question-type/free-text.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=PoRbKmWNh09zaWpR&q=85&s=30f966e89f432bd4b86e865b95d81ae4" 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.