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Short text question
Use the Mokaform Short text question to collect names, codes, brief answers, identifiers, and one-line free-text responses.
TYPE: SHORT_TEXT
Use Short text when the answer should fit on one line.
Use it for
- Names, company names, job titles, IDs, and short labels.
- Answers that are unpredictable but still brief.
- Values you may pass into email, Slack, webhooks, or CRM fields.
Settings to check
- Required when the answer is necessary to process the submission.
- Placeholder for an example such as
Acme Inc.orOrder #12345. - Default value when the answer can be prefilled from known data.
- Character limits if downstream tools have length limits.
Workflow notes
Short text answers appear as plain values in submissions and exports. They are easy to map to integrations, but harder to chart than choice fields. If you expect a small fixed set of answers, use Multiple choice or Dropdown instead.
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Long text question
Use the Mokaform Long text question to collect paragraphs, explanations, project briefs, research responses, and open feedback.