Special entries
Special entries are input types with validation or format beyond standard choice and open text. They appear under Special entries in the content picker.
Use them when the answer must be a specific kind of data — contact details, quantities, dates, files, or recordings.
Email field
Section titled “Email field”What it is
A single-line field that expects a valid email address.
Why choose it
Recruitment follow-up, winner contact, or account-linked studies where format matters more than free text.
Results you get
List of submitted emails (and counts); treat as personal data under your privacy policy.
Examples
“Your work email for the incentive”, “Email to receive the report”
Number field
Section titled “Number field”What it is
Numeric input, often with min/max or step.
Why choose it
Quantities, ages, counts, or budgets where only numbers are valid.
Results you get
Histogram or numeric summaries (mean, distribution depending on settings).
Examples
“How many people on your team?”, “Budget in thousands (USD)”
Date picker
Section titled “Date picker”What it is
Calendar-style date selection.
Why choose it
Scheduling, recall of events, or eligibility (“last purchase date”).
Results you get
Date distributions and response lists.
Examples
“When did you last use the product?”, “Preferred interview date”
Time picker
Section titled “Time picker”What it is
Time of day selection.
Why choose it
Habits, scheduling, or context questions tied to daily routines.
Results you get
Time-of-day distributions.
Examples
“What time do you usually check email?”, “Preferred call time”
File upload
Section titled “File upload”What it is
Participant uploads a file (documents, images, etc., within limits you set).
Why choose it
Receipts, portfolio samples, screenshots, or artefacts you need to review offline.
Results you get
File list per response with download access in the response table.
Examples
“Upload a screenshot of the error”, “Attach your CV (PDF)”
Video response
Section titled “Video response”What it is
Participant records video in the browser (with permission).
Why choose it
Unmoderated qualitative feedback, reactions, or diary-style clips without scheduling interviews.
Results you get
Video files per participant; optional transcription and AI analysis where enabled.
Examples
“Record a 60-second tour of how you use the app”, “Show us how you’d explain this feature to a friend”
Audio response
Section titled “Audio response”What it is
Participant records audio only.
Why choose it
Lower friction than video when you only need voice opinions or diary entries.
Results you get
Audio files; transcription available for review and Ask Data / AI summaries.
Examples
“Leave a voice message about what frustrated you”, “Describe your workflow in your own words”
Privacy and quality notes
Section titled “Privacy and quality notes”- Tell participants why you collect email, files, or recordings
- Test recording flows on mobile and desktop if both are allowed
- File and recording questions increase completion time — place them where drop-off is acceptable
Related
Section titled “Related”- Transcription in results
- Choice and modeling — open text for non-validated prose