Question Types

Tyform offers a variety of question types to collect any kind of data.

Text Questions

Short Text

Single-line text input for names, titles, and brief answers.

Settings:

• Minimum length
• Maximum length
• Input validation (letters, numbers, etc.)

Best for: Names, titles, short answers

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Long Text

Multi-line text area for detailed responses.

Settings:

• Minimum length
• Maximum length
• Character counter

Best for: Feedback, descriptions, comments

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Email

Email input with built-in validation.

Settings:

• Allow business email only
• Block disposable emails (Pro)

Best for: Contact forms, signups, newsletters

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Phone

Phone number input with country code support.

Settings:

• Default country
• Allowed countries
• Format validation

Best for: Contact information, verification

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URL

Website URL input with validation.

Settings:

• Require HTTPS
• Validate URL format

Best for: Portfolio links, social profiles

Number Questions

Number

Numeric input for quantities and amounts.

Settings:

• Minimum value
• Maximum value
• Decimal places
• Unit label (e.g., "$", "kg")

Best for: Age, quantity, price

Selection Questions

Multiple Choice

Select one option from a list.

Settings:

• Options list
• Allow "Other"
• Randomize order
• Column layout

Best for: Single selection questions, surveys

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Checkboxes

Select multiple options from a list.

Settings:

• Options list
• Minimum selections
• Maximum selections
• Allow "Other"
• Randomize order

Best for: Multi-select questions, preferences

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Dropdown

Compact single selection in a dropdown menu.

Settings:

• Options list
• Searchable (for long lists)
• Placeholder text

Best for: Long lists, country/state selection

Rating Questions

Rating

Star or icon-based rating.

Settings:

• Scale (1-5, 1-10)
• Icon type (stars, hearts, thumbs, numbers)
• Labels (start and end)

Best for: Satisfaction surveys, reviews

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Scale

Linear scale with labeled endpoints.

Settings:

• Start value (0 or 1)
• End value (5, 7, or 10)
• Start label
• End label
• Show numbers

Best for: NPS, opinion scales, likelihood

Date & Time

Date

Date picker with calendar interface.

Settings:

• Date format
• Minimum date
• Maximum date
• Disable weekends
• Disable specific dates

Best for: Appointments, birthdates, deadlines

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Time

Time input for scheduling.

Settings:

• Time format (12h/24h)
• Minimum time
• Maximum time
• Time intervals (15min, 30min, etc.)

Best for: Appointment scheduling

File Upload

File Upload Pro

Accept file uploads from respondents.

Settings:

• Allowed file types
• Maximum file size
• Multiple files
• Maximum files

Supported types:

• Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
• Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX
• Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, CSV
• Other: ZIP, TXT

Best for: Applications, portfolios, documents

Display Elements

Welcome Screen

Introduction screen shown before questions.

Settings:

• Title
• Description
• Button text
• Background image

Best for: Setting context, branding

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Statement

Display information without requiring input.

Settings:

• Title
• Description
• Button text

Best for: Instructions, transitions, information

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Thank You Screen

Confirmation shown after submission.

Settings:

• Title
• Description
• Redirect URL
• Show social share buttons
• Restart button

Best for: Confirmation, next steps, sharing

Question Best Practices

Recommendations

1. Start with a Welcome Screen — Set expectations
2. Ask easy questions first — Build momentum
3. Group related questions — Use statements as dividers
4. End with Thank You — Confirm and redirect

Next Steps