When building a form in Valuecase, choosing the right question type helps guide your customer’s input, improves data quality, and creates a smoother experience. This article walks through all available question types, including how to customize each one to suit your use case.
Each question type can be configured with:
Required/optional setting
Conditional visibility (e.g. “Only show if answer is Yes”)
Rich description with formatted text and links
Media (image or video) to provide context or instructions
Short Text
For brief responses like names or emails. Input validation can be activated to restrict inputs to
Valid email
Valid URL
Min/max character count
Long Text
Ideal for detailed answers, such as feedback or descriptions. Input validation can be activated to restrict inputs to Min/max character count.
Dropdown
Allows users to select one option from a predefined list (e.g., to select pricing tier, or pick industry or region)
To edit options:
Click the 3-dot menu next to the question
Select Edit Question
Add new options via + Add Option (A) or remove them (B) via the minus icon
Use the checkbox to set the question as required
Checkboxes (Multi-Select)
Lets users select multiple answers from a list. Common uses include selecting relevant KPIs or choosing the services needed.
Similar to Dropdown questions you can add or remove options.
File Upload
Allows users to attach one or more files (e.g., PDFs, images).
Table
Allows you to collect structured, repeating information in a dynamic format. Common uses include
List of contacts
Multiple locations or stores
Repeated product or asset entries
Table Column Configuration
Add as many columns as needed
Set each column’s:
Label (e.g. Name, Email)
Input type:
Text
Email
URL
Date
Required toggle: defined per column, not for the entire table
Table Row Configuration
Decide how many rows are visible by default and how many can be added:
Min. number of rows:
That number of rows is visible by default
Customers can add unlimited additional rows
Example: if Min = 3, user sees 3 rows preloaded and can add more
Max. number of rows:
One row is visible by default
Customer can only add up to the defined max
Example: if Max = 5, user can submit up to 5 entries
You can also customize the label of the “Add Row” button.
Tips for Structuring Forms Effectively
Use short/long text to balance precision with detail
Add media and descriptions for complex questions
Use dropdowns for consistency and data normalization
Use table questions when the number of items is unknown
Keep file uploads optional unless mandatory