Adding an entry field object

Entry fields are input objects that enable users to type a value. Entry fields can be added to a form or page.

To add an entry field:

1. Select the form, or page in the Project Explorer to which you want to add the entry field.

2. Do one of the following:

• From the Test & Survey ribbon, click Entry Field from the Add Form Element group.

• Type Ctrl+Alt+6

An entry field element is added to the project. Use the controls on the Properties ribbon to configure data submission and the appearance of the form element.

View these topics for additionally information about adding and working with an entry field element:

• Changing the name of an entry field

• Changing the description of an entry field

• Viewing the HTML name of an entry field

• Changing the associated variable name of an entry field

• Specifying the initial text for an entry field

• Retaining entry field information between sessions

• Specifying the maximum number of characters for an entry field

• Creating a multi-line entry field

• Creating a password entry field

• Creating a number-only entry field

• Creating a read-only entry field

• Specifying the text style of an entry field

• Making an entry field initially hidden

• Placing an entry field on the top layer

• Specifying a background color for an entry field

• Specifying the CSS classes of an entry field

• Changing the transition properties of an entry field

• Adding an action to an entry field

• Locking the size and position of an entry field

• Changing the position and size of an entry field

See also: Answer and response variable value formats

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