Engage's form creator can ensure responses follow a particular format, including phone number, date, time and e-mail address, using a validation setting.
After creating a text entry form question, re-open it to add a validation (also called pattern restriction). Select the checkbox next to "Pattern" and choose how you would like the response validated.
Your pattern options and their validation descriptions are listed below:
|
Pattern |
Validation Setting |
| State (US) |
Enter a valid state abbreviation. |
| Zip Code (US) |
Enter a valid zip code. |
| Phone |
Enter a valid phone number in one of the following formats: (425) 555-0123, 425-555-0123, 425 555 0123, OR 1-425-555-0123. |
| E-mail Address |
Enter a valid email address. |
| Date |
Enter a date in the following format: 12/12/2001 |
| Decimal Number |
Enter a positive number. |
| Integer Range 1-150 |
Enter a number from 1 - 150. |
| Time of Day |
Enter a time between 12:00 and 11:59. |
| Postal Code (Canada) |
Enter a valid Canada postal code. |
| URL |
Enter a valid URL. |
Submitters who do not enter an answer in the correct format will be prompted with information about the required format.
