Recall Data

Personalize your surveys by dynamically inserting data from URL parameters or previous answers into questions and descriptions. The Recall Data feature helps create engaging, adaptive survey experiences tailored to each respondent.

Recall Sources

You can recall data from the following sources:

• From a previous question

• From a Hidden Field

• From a Variable

Recalling from a previous question

The recall functionality is disabled on the first question of the survey since there’s no preceding question to recall data from.

Pre-requisite

Ensure the answer you wish to recall precedes the question in which it will be recalled. Here’s an example of setting up the first question:

Step 1: Recall Data

Type @ in the question or description field where you want to insert a recall. This triggers a dropdown menu listing all preceding questions. Select the question you want to recall data from.

Step 2: Set a Fallback

To ensure the survey remains coherent when a response is missing (or the question is optional), you should set a fallback option.

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

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 is not being filled by a URL parameter

Live Demo

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.