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

   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.

5. 5

   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.

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.