I need a "text box" so I can just write some info

  • Linda_Vass
    Asked on August 25, 2020 at 11:26 PM

    Am I missing something?  I need a "text box" so I can just write some info. The only choice I see is "short" and "long" which both come with a little sub box that doesn't go away ( I don't need that)

    Also, how come my drop down boxes won't allow to choose more than one choice??? This is important.

    And, how do you fill in the "blanks"---when I do to "preview" I can't seem to fill in the blanks..when does this happen? also, signing it??? that doesn't work with the preview either.  Do I need to publish to see if these things work?

  • BJoanna
    Replied on August 26, 2020 at 3:20 AM

    Are you working on this form https://www.jotform.com/form/202378252773055?

    If you want to add some text/info the form, you can use the Paragraph field. 

    1598426109pharagraph Screenshot 10

    The Multiple Selections option is enabled for your dropdown fields. You need to hold the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard to select multiple options. 

    1598426308ctrl Screenshot 21

    You can also check the Multiple Choice field. 

    Quick Overview of Form Fields

    I created a new ticket for your other question - https://www.jotform.com/answers/2537075 


  • Linda_Vass
    Replied on August 26, 2020 at 10:28 AM
    Hi,
    I have figured out most of my “newbie” issues, but can’t seem to figure this one out……adding something that has just “text” or a lot of “text”. Using the “short”, “long” or ‘paragraph” gives a fill box of some sort along with it that I don’t need or want. I just want the text I am stating. Also, I am not able to edit into it. Everything is bunched together. I need to separate into paragraphs and use bullets, and such—It needs to be easy to read.
    I don’t know if its because I am copying and pasting from a previous thing I made????? Do I need to re write from scratch?
    See the pink boxes on the first image and and there’s a huge brown one on the bottom of the second image (along with how its all bundled together and I can’t edit the bunched words.
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    ...
  • Bojan Support Team Lead
    Replied on August 26, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Greetings.

    Unfortunately, we are not able to see your attached images. Please click here to see how to share images with us. 

    Note that the short and long text inputs are form elements where your users can enter some text.

    If you wish to show some text to your users, you need to use the Paragraph field. Once you add it, you can click the Edit text icon to modify it:

    I need a text box so I can just write some info Image 1 Screenshot 30

    Then you can use the rich editor to add new paragraphs or bullet points:

    I need a text box so I can just write some info Image 2 Screenshot 41

    Please share the screenshot with us so we could assist you better.

    Thank you for your cooperation.