> ## 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.

[Survey Embed](https://app.formbricks.com/s/cm2b2eftv000012b0l3htbu0a)

## Elements

![Overview of Free Text question type](https://mintcdn.com/formbricks/pX7fRNjTshdlMqWo/images/surveys/question-type/free-text/editor.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=pX7fRNjTshdlMqWo\&q=85\&s=74a7b33b32ee3154f46381de67e50fcc)

### 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.


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