Long input field
Multi-line textarea for free-form answers, explanations, and open-ended comments.
What it does#
The Long input field is a multi-line textarea — like the Short input, but with room to type a paragraph. It expands as the respondent types and accepts soft line breaks.
When to use it#
- "What can we help with?" on a contact form.
- Open-ended survey questions ("What could we have done better?").
- Job application essays ("Why do you want this role?").
- Bug reports, support tickets, and free-form feedback.
Settings#
- Required — must be filled before the form advances.
- Placeholder — invite a real answer, not just "Type here".
- Min / Max length — guard against one-character submissions.
- Auto-grow — the field stretches as the answer gets longer.
Tips#
Long input is the field most responsible for low response quality on surveys. Lead with a specific placeholder ("Tell us about the last thing that surprised you") and set a small minimum length so respondents can't just type "good" and leave.
Related fields#
- Short input — single-line answers.
- Rich text — long answers with bold, italics, and bullets.