Description Block

The Description Block adds a block of formatted text to the survey flow. It is not a question — it collects no data. Use it to orient respondents, explain a section''s purpose, include a disclaimer, or add a transition between topic areas.

When to use it

Reach for Description Block when:

• you need to name or introduce a section of questions ("Part 2: About your experience")
• a question or set of questions requires a scenario or background for context
• you need to include legal text, a privacy notice, or instructions
• you want a visual break between unrelated topic areas in the survey

How to configure it

Open the question in the builder and click into the text field. The Description Block uses a rich text editor:

• Headings (H1, H2, H3)
• Bold, italic, underline
• Unordered and numbered lists
• Hyperlinks
• Horizontal rules

Tips

Tip — Use Description Blocks to name survey sections and show progress. Respondents who know they are on "Part 2 of 3" feel more oriented and are less likely to abandon.

Tip — Keep description text concise. Respondents skim surveys; a paragraph of instructions is more likely to be ignored than a single clear sentence. If you need more than three sentences of context, consider whether the question itself needs rewriting.