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# How to Add Open-Ended Questions to Your Quiz

## **Introduction**

**Open-ended questions** are a powerful way to collect detailed feedback or insights from your quiz participants. Unlike multiple-choice questions, they allow respondents to **express their thoughts freely**, giving you richer, qualitative data.

This guide walks you through adding an open-ended question to your Quizell quiz.

## **Step-by-Step Guide**

### **Step 1: Open the Quiz Editor**

1. Log in to your **Quizell account**.
2. Locate the quiz you want to edit.

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3. Open it in the **Quiz Editor**.

### **Step 2: Add a Lead Page**

1. In the bottom-right corner, click the **“+” button**.

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2. Select **Lead Page** from the options.
* This creates a new lead page where you can collect user input.

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### **Step 3: Add and Configure a Lead Input**

1. On the new lead page, open the **Lead Input options** from the left-side menu.

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2. In the **Create New Input** section:
3. Enter a **name** for your input field.
4. Choose **Text** or **Textarea** as the input type.
* *Text* is best for short responses.
* *Textarea* is ideal for longer, open-ended answers.

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5. Click **Add New Input** to save your custom field.

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6. Under **Custom Inputs**, select the input you just created to add it to your page.

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### **Step 4: Customize Your Question**


1. In the editor, click the **new input field** on your page to open its settings.

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2.  Personalize the field by updating:
* **Placeholder text** (e.g., “Share your thoughts here…”).
* **Fonts, colors, padding and alignment** to match your quiz design.
* **Required field toggle** if you want every participant to provide an answer.

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## **Additional Tips**

✅ **Provide clear instructions** so participants know what kind of response you’re expecting.
✅ **Preview and test your quiz** to confirm the open-ended question looks good and works properly.

## **What’s Next?**

Enhance your quiz even further with these guides:

* [How to Add Lead Inputs to Your Quiz](https://help.quizell.com/en/article/how-to-add-a-lead-input-to-your-quiz-1rlahiu/)
* [How the Scored Quiz Feature Works](https://help.quizell.com/en/article/how-to-use-the-scored-quiz-feature-1eicgka/)
* [How to Build a Personality Quiz](https://help.quizell.com/en/article/how-to-build-a-personality-quiz-using-quizell-10zx08t/)
* [Email Automation: Sending Follow-Ups After a Quiz](https://help.quizell.com/en/article/how-to-personalize-your-emails-in-quizell-1qb887r/)