Common questions about Fill in the Blank Question usually involve where to find it, how saving works, what can still be edited, and why preview matters; this FAQ includes 4 common answers and a glossary.
FAQ
How do I configure a Fill in the Blank Question in Survey?
- Open the Smart Forms editing screen.
- Select Survey in the left navigation area.
- Find Fill in the Blank Question and open it.
- After editing, use OK or Save.
What should I do if the Fill in the Blank Question settings do not take effect after saving?
- Confirm that you clicked OK or Save after making changes.
- Reopen the question and check whether the settings were retained.
- If the form requires publishing before changes appear, complete the publish workflow.
- Check the result again in Preview or on the response side.
Can I still edit a Fill in the Blank Question after the survey is created?
- Reopen the form editing screen.
- Find the existing Fill in the Blank Question in Survey.
- Update the question content or settings and save again.
- Keep in mind that some changes may affect only future submissions.
Why is it recommended to preview the Fill in the Blank Question before publishing?
- Preview helps you check whether the question text is clear.
- Preview helps confirm that the input area displays correctly.
- Previewing before saving or publishing makes it easier to catch issues early.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fill in the Blank Question | An open-ended question type that lets respondents enter text as their answer. |
| Survey | The question-organizing area in Smart Forms where different question types can be added. |
| Preview | A review step used to check how the question appears before formal release. |
| Publish | The action that applies the current form configuration to the live response workflow. |