> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bdb.ai/forms-5/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bdb.ai/forms-5/general-workflow-for-forms/question/properties/properties.md).

# Properties

This section explains question related properties.

* **Placeholder:** The set placeholder text appears when the answer field is kept empty as displayed in the following image:

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* **Required**: Enabling the required option, the question becomes mandatory to be answered. The question gets a ‘\*’ mark to indicate the same.

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* Disabled: Selecting the ***No*** option for this field allows the user to upload multiple files for this. By selecting the ***Yes*** option, the question disabled for the user to give a response.
* Question Tooltip: Add a tooltip to the right side of this field.

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* Error Message: The label provided for this field appears as an error message.
* Prefix Example: Special characters like $, @, & can be added as a prefix.
* Postfix Example: Special characters like $, @, & can be added as a postfix.

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* Default Value: The set value becomes the default value for this field, before user interaction. Having a default value overrides the placeholder text.
* Minimum Length: Set minimum length requirement for the field.
* Maximum Length: Set maximum length requirement for the field.

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