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Text Block Question

A Text Block Question allows the end user to select a default Text Block from a list of Text Blocks. When you add the Text Block Question, the Add item - Text Block Question panel appears, prompting to specify three required properties: Question text, Text Block List, and Answer field. Only after filling out these required fields, you can edit the question further.

In some properties, such as Question text, Help text, or Default answer, you can also use Fields as part of the value. The Add field option is available when you create a new answer or edit an existing one.

This type of question has the following properties:

Question text

The Question text field displays the question to the end user. You can use HTML syntax to format this text.

Read-only

Select this option to make the question read-only. When the Form is filled out, the default answer is displayed, and the user cannot change this value.

Text Block List

Text Blocks are organized in Text Block Lists. The Text Block Lists that can be used in the Form are displayed in a drop-down list in the Text Block List property.

Answer field

  • Auto insert text blocks

    If the option Auto insert text blocks is selected, the Text Blocks are inserted in the document at the position where the Form is used.

  • Store text blocks in field

    If the option Store text blocks in field is selected, the Text Block is stored to the Answer field.

Selection

  • Allow multiple Text Blocks to be selected

    If this option is selected, the end user can select more than one Text Block from the Text Block List.

  • Allow selected Text Blocks to be ordered

    If this option is selected, the end user can change the sequence in which the Text Blocks are inserted in the document.

  • Select all by default

    If this option is selected, all Text Blocks in the Text Block List are already selected when the question is asked. If required, the end user can clear the Text Blocks from the Text Block List.

Help text

Help text can be added to a question to provide additional information to the end user. By default, an info icon is displayed next to the question. If the end user moves the pointer over this info icon, the help text appears. Use HTML syntax to format this text.

Validation

When None is selected on the Validation tab, the answer to the question is not validated.

When A non-empty answer is required is selected, the end user is prompted to fill in the answer to the question. Otherwise, an error appears.

Error message text

You can specify the message of the error displaying to the end user in the Error message text field and format this text by using HTML syntax. In addition, you can add the value from a Field.

Advanced

This feature is for advanced users only. We recommend that you do not enter or change IDs on this tab unless you are aware of the implications.

Every question in a Form is associated with a unique identifier (ID). If Question IDs are not present in a Form, they are automatically generated when a Form is saved. You can change such an ID manually on this tab. For more information, see the "Integration" chapter in the Kofax Communications Manager Core Developer's Guide.