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Using a long text question

Learn how to create a long text RSVP question where guests can write a longer response in a multi-line text area (Standard or Pro plan).

Using a long text question

Learn how to create a long text RSVP question where guests can write a longer response in a multi-line text area (Standard or Pro plan).
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Long text questions give guests a larger text area for more detailed responses. They're ideal when you want guests to write a message, share advice, or provide detailed information.
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Plan requirement: Standard or Pro plan
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When to use long text

Use long text when you want a more detailed, open-ended answer:
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  • Marriage advice - "What's your best piece of marriage advice?"

  • How we met - "How did you meet us? Share your favorite memory!"

  • Anniversary suggestions - "What should we do on our first anniversary?"

Long text is better than short text when you're expecting a sentence or more. The multi-line text area gives guests room to write comfortably.
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How it appears to guests

Guests see your question with a multi-line text area below it. The text area is taller than a short text field, giving guests visual cues that a longer answer is welcome. They can type freely and the field expands as needed.
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Setting up a long text question

  1. Go to RSVP > Questions

  2. Click Add new question

  3. Select Long text as the type

  4. Enter your question title

  5. Configure additional settings

  6. Click Add question

Configuration options

Description - Add optional helper text below the question. For advice questions, something like "We'd love to hear your wisdom!" encourages guests to share.
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Required - Set whether guests must answer before submitting their RSVP. Consider making long text questions optional since they require more effort from guests.
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Per household or per guest - Ask once per household or once per individual guest. Advice or memory questions usually work well per household.
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Link to event - Link this question to a specific event if it only applies to certain guests.
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Tips

Make it fun and inviting. Long text questions are a chance to get heartfelt responses. Frame questions in an engaging way.
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Keep it optional. Writing a longer response takes effort. Making it required might frustrate guests who are in a hurry.
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Use this for the guestbook alternative. Some couples use a long text question as a digital guestbook, asking guests to leave a message or wish.
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Put it last. Since long text questions take more time to answer, put them at the end of your question list so guests complete the quicker questions first.
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