Text Field - only allow digits and a separator

Question

Hey all,

I'm trying to figure out how to allow only digits (0-9) and a separator (preferably commas) in a text field in Survey123. It would ideally also show up as a number pad even though it's a text field. I've previously set the appearance to numbers but this only allows for integers or decimals, aka no commas or spaces.

Thanks!

KellyTaylor · Answer

Hmm, ok. It seems like I might have to shift directions and just make it a repeat rather than having the user use a separator. Thanks so much for your help!

ZacharySutherby · Answer

Hello @KellyTaylor,

If you switch the bind::type to decimal and keep the numbers appearance depending on your locale you will see a decimal or comma. If you are in a comma separated locale you will see a comma otherwise if you are in a decimal locale then you will see a decimal. That would be the closest in terms of an appearance that we would have. Otherwise if you keep the bind::type as integer or decimal with no appearance the default number pad on the OS will be used which may have a comma.

KellyTaylor · Answer

Hi Zach,

Thanks so much for your reply. Your solution is *almost* perfect for what I'm trying to do except that when appearance is set as numbers, there is no comma available on the number pad that displays.

Any thoughts on a workaround for that?

Thanks again!