> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.surveyowl.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choose a question type

> Pick the question block that best matches the answer you need.

Choose the most specific question type available. It makes the form easier to complete and the response data easier to read.

## Contact information

| Block | Best for |
| - | - |
| **Email** | Email addresses, checked for a valid format. |
| **Phone Number** | Phone numbers, with a country selector. |
| **Website** | Links to a website or profile. |

## Choices

| Block | Best for |
| - | - |
| **Multiple Choice** | One answer from a short list that's visible all at once. Switch on **Multiple selection** to allow several. |
| **Dropdown** | One answer from a longer list. |
| **Yes/No** | A direct two-way decision. |
| **Legal** | A statement people have to accept, like terms of service. |
| **Checkboxes** | Ticking any number of options from a list. |
| **Multi Select** | Picking any number of options. |

## Text

* **Short Text** suits a name, job title or other brief answer.
* **Long Text** gives people room to explain.
* **Statement** shows a line of text that doesn't collect an answer.

## Ratings and ranking

* **Rating** is a star rating with 3, 5, 7 or 10 stars.
* **Linear Scale** is a numbered scale with optional labels.
* **Ranking** lets people put choices in order.

## Other

* **Number** accepts a number and can have a minimum and maximum.
* **Date** opens a date picker.
* **Address Autocomplete** helps people find and pick an address.
* **Signature** collects a drawn signature.
* **File Upload** accepts an attachment. Your plan sets the largest file size.
* **Payment** collects money through your Razorpay account. It needs the Pro plan or higher. See [Collect payments](/payments/collect-payments).

## Flow

**Page**, **Welcome Screen** and **End Screen** shape how the form moves. See [Pages and form flow](/building-forms/pages-and-form-flow) and [Welcome and end screens](/building-forms/welcome-and-end-screens).

## Layout and media

**Heading 1**, **Heading 2**, **Heading 3** and **Text** add explanation. **Image**, **Embed**, **Video**, **Audio** and **Social Links** add media. None of them collect an answer, so they won't create empty columns in your responses.

<Warning>
  **Ask only what you need.** Every extra question makes it more likely someone gives up. If an answer won't change what you do next, cut it.
</Warning>


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