Input nodes are used to collect data through questions and present information to the end user via the CONTENT field. There are several types of input nodes, each geared towards obtaining a different type of end user response.
Available types of input nodes
- Single Select: Ask the end user to select one option.
- Multiple Select: Ask the end user to choose one or more option(s).
- Text: Ask the end user to submit a string of text or a paragraph.
- Email Address: Ask the end user to submit their email.
- Number: Ask the end user to submit a numerical response.
- File Upload: Ask the end user to upload a document or image.
- Date: Ask the end user to enter a date from a calendar date picker.
- Content Only: Display content only without asking for any end user input.
- Multi-Input: Ask the end user to submit multiple types of responses.
Input node options
General input node options
- You can enter and format text, as well as insert images, files, videos, and more in the CONTENT field (A).
- Add labels (B) to enable end users with accessibility needs, e.g., people with visual impairment, to navigate the wizard confidently with screen readers.
- Make an answer optional via Optional input (C) to allow the end user to skip and not choose an answer.
- Preselect an answer or provide a default answer by choosing a Default value (D).
- To repeat the question multiple times and collect answers in a collection, enable Allow multiple responses (E).
- You also can display a document at the right hand side of your node, using Document View (F).
The general input node options are the same across most types of input nodes.
The options menu changes depending on the type of input node selected. You can find the type-specific options documented in their respective input node type article.