Question Types & Form Components Reference

Survtapp supports a wide range of question types, plus layout blocks that shape how a form flows. Add any of them from the form builder.

Question types

• Short Text — A single line of free text — names, short answers, references.
  Configuration: Placeholder text, min/max character length, required toggle.
  Example: "What is your full name?"
• Long Text — A multi-line paragraph for detailed, open-ended feedback.
  Configuration: Placeholder text, min/max character length, row height.
  Example: "What could we improve about your visit?"
• Number — Numeric input with optional min/max validation.
  Configuration: Min/max value, decimal precision, unit label.
  Example: "How many employees does your company have?"
• Email — An email address with built-in format validation.
  Configuration: Required toggle; format is validated automatically.
  Example: Used as a default contact field to email a receipt or waiver PDF.
• Phone — A phone number with country code selection.
  Configuration: Default/allowed country codes, required toggle.
  Example: Collecting a callback number on a lead-capture form.
• Date — A calendar date picker.
  Configuration: Min/max date range, date format.
  Example: "Date of visit" or a waiver signing date.
• Time — A time-of-day picker.
  Configuration: 12h/24h format, min/max time range.
  Example: "Preferred appointment time".
• Multiple Choice — Pick one option from a list (radio buttons).
  Configuration: Option list (with optional images), randomize order, "Other" free-text option.
  Example: "Which service did you use today?"
• Checkboxes — Pick several options from a list.
  Configuration: Option list, min/max selections, "Other" free-text option.
  Example: "Which amenities did you use?" (select all that apply)
• Dropdown / Select — Choose one option from a compact dropdown.
  Configuration: Option list, searchable toggle for long lists.
  Example: "Select your country."
• Rating (Stars) — A 1–5 (or configurable) star rating.
  Configuration: Number of stars (3–10), icon style, labels for low/high ends.
  Example: "Rate your overall experience."
• Scale / Likert / Slider — A numeric scale, ideal for agreement and NPS-style questions.
  Configuration: Min/max value, step size, low/high end labels.
  Example: "How likely are you to recommend us?" (0–10 NPS)
• Smiley Scale — A friendly emoji-based satisfaction rating.
  Configuration: 3 or 5-point emoji set, labels per emoji.
  Example: "How was your meal today?"
• Yes / No (Boolean) — A simple two-option toggle.
  Configuration: Custom labels for the two options (default Yes/No).
  Example: "Would you visit again?"
• Image Selection — Respondents choose from a set of images.
  Configuration: Image list (2–4 choices), single or multi-select.
  Example: "Which design do you prefer?" with product mockups.
• File Upload — Attach documents or photos to a response.
  Configuration: Allowed file types, max file size, max number of files.
  Example: Attaching a receipt or a photo of an issue.
• Signature — Capture a drawn signature — used heavily in waivers.
  Configuration: Required toggle; renders as a signature pad on touch and desktop.
  Example: Signing a liability waiver before an activity.
• Location — Capture a GPS location or address.
  Configuration: Auto-capture on load vs. manual, reverse-geocoded address display.
  Example: Recording where a checklist inspection took place.
• Barcode / QR — Scan a barcode or QR code as an answer.
  Configuration: Accepted symbologies, camera vs. manual entry fallback.
  Example: Scanning an asset tag during a checklist inspection.
• Matrix / Grid — Rate multiple items against the same scale in a grid.
  Configuration: Row labels, column scale/options, single or multi-select per row.
  Example: "Rate each of the following: Staff, Cleanliness, Speed" against a 1–5 scale.
• Ranking — Drag options into a preferred order.
  Configuration: Option list to rank, min/max items to rank.
  Example: "Rank these features by importance to you."
• Audio Capture — Record an audio response.
  Configuration: Max recording length; playback before submit.
  Example: Recording a verbal testimonial or complaint detail.
• Brochure (PDF) — Display a PDF document inside the form.
  Configuration: Uploaded PDF file, inline viewer vs. download link.
  Example: Showing terms & conditions or a product brochure before the next question.

Layout & structural components

• Welcome Message — An intro screen shown before the first question.
  Configuration: Title, body text, optional image, "Start" button label.
  Example: Explaining the purpose of a survey and expected completion time.
• Thank-You / End Screen — A closing screen shown after submission.
  Configuration: Custom title/message per form, or the account default; redirect URL.
  Example: Showing a discount code or next-steps link after a survey.
• Page Break — Splits a long form into multiple steps with a progress bar.
  Configuration: Placed between any two questions; unlimited pages per form.
  Example: Grouping "About you" questions on page 1 and "Feedback" on page 2.
• Section Header / Divider — A visual heading that groups a set of questions without adding a page.
  Configuration: Heading text, optional description line.
  Example: "Section 2: Facility Feedback" above a group of related questions.
• Image Before Question / Beside Title — Displays an image alongside a question for context.
  Configuration: Uploaded image, position (above or beside the question title).
  Example: Showing a product photo next to "Rate this product."
• Description / Text Block — Free-standing explanatory text between questions.
  Configuration: Rich text content, no response captured.
  Example: Clarifying instructions before a multi-part question.