Choosing the Right Question Type for Your Form

1. 1

   Pick a text type for open-ended answers

   Use TextField for a short, single-line answer — a name, email, or job title. Use TextArea when the answer needs more than a line, like feedback or a description.

2. 2

   Pick a choice type for fixed options

   Use RadioSelect when someone should pick exactly one option from a list — it also supports per-option branching (jump to a different section based on the answer) and optional scoring for quizzes. Use CheckBox instead when more than one answer can be true at once.

3. 3

   Add a rating or a file

   Use StarRating for a quick 1-5 satisfaction or quality rating. Use FileUpload when you need an attachment, like a resume — see Add a file upload question for details.

4. 4

   Rate several statements on one scale

   Use Matrix when several statements share the same scale, like "How much do you agree with each of these?". Add your statements as rows and the scale as columns; respondents pick one column per row, all on one screen. Marking it required means every row must be answered, and the export gives each row its own column.

5. 5

   Add instructions without asking a question

   Heading and Paragraph are display-only content blocks, not questions — use them to break up a long form or add instructions between groups of questions.

6. 6

   Group related questions with a Section

   Section blocks group related questions together and structure a form into steps — see How to structure a long form with sections.

Frequently asked questions

Which question type should I use for a quiz?

RadioSelect, with scoring enabled so each option carries a point value. See Build a scored quiz or assessment for how scoring works.

Does Matrix support branching or scoring?

Not yet. Matrix answers show up in responses, exports and analytics (one chart per row), but they can't drive branching, scoring, attention checks or consistency rules.

Can any question type be marked required?

Yes — requiring an answer, and the basic validation available for text answers, works the same way across question types. See Set required fields and basic validation.