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Built-in Function
lengthof[Qx] String

Returns the character count of a text response. Use to enforce minimum or maximum length requirements or to check whether the respondent entered anything.

Parameters
Parameter Type Description
Qx Question ref An *OPEN text question
Returns: Integer — number of characters in the text response
Examples
expressions
lengthof[Q3]>0     -- some text was entered
lengthof[Q3]>=10   -- at least 10 characters
lengthof[Q3]<=200  -- within 200-character limit
Use lengthof[Q3]>0 as a validation condition to ensure the respondent filled in an open field.
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