The Open-Ended Single-Line item allows you to add validation to force certain answer formats and cut down on data entry errors. Format options include:
- Date (MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY)
- Alpha-numeric string
- Letters Only
- Decimal
- Email Address
- Integer
- Money
- Numeric Characters Only
- Postal Code (US/Canada)
- Phone Numbers (North America)
- Social Security Number
- String – Uppercase
- String – Lowercase
- URL
To add validation rules to your Open Ended items:
1. Select ‘Add Item’ to your survey page followed by ‘Open-Ended Single-Line’.
2. Enter your question text on the ‘Question Text’ tab, e.g. Email Address.