How do I set up a block of text that respondents can edit?

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How do I create a section of text that respondents can edit? I want to show a written passage that’s several paragraphs long and give respondents the opportunity to edit only the first paragraph.

Sachin Nandikol · Accepted Answer

Hello ​@NatalieB,Add a ‘Text Entry’ question to your survey. Update the header to include an instruction for the customer, such as: “Please edit Paragraph 1 only”.Next, insert your paragraphs into the text entry box.Then, add the following JavaScript, replacing the placeholder text ‘Paragraph’ with the actual content of the respective paragraph wherever it appears.Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnload(function() {  // Get the text entry box  var textBox = jQuery("#" + this.getQuestionContainer().id + " .InputText");  // Pre-fill the text box with the passage  var prefilledText = "Paragraph 1: Paragraph 1 content.

" +            "Paragraph 2: Paragraph 2content.

" +            "Paragraph 3: Paragraph 3content.";  textBox.val(prefilledText);  // Disable editing for all text except the first paragraph  textBox.on("input", function() {    var currentText = textBox.val();    var paragraphs = currentText.split("

");    // Keep only the first paragraph editable    if (paragraphs.length > 1) {      paragraphs[1] = "Paragraph 2: Paragraph 2content.";    }    if (paragraphs.length > 2) {      paragraphs[2] = "Paragraph 3: Paragraph 3content..";    }    // Reassemble the text and update the text box    textBox.val(paragraphs.join("

"));  });});I found this code online and tested it in my lisence, its working as expected.

NatalieB · Answer

Thank you, ​@Sachin Nandikol!

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