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# Multi line text

1. [Option](/ymq-options-v2/option)
2. [Input Type options](/ymq-options-v2/option/input-type-options)

# Multi line text

📌 The Multi line text option type allows customers to enter a longer text information, such as birthday wishes.

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📝 Single line text vs. Multi line text: What's the Difference?

Both **Single line text** and **Multi line text** fields serve similar purposes — allowing users to input custom content. However, the **Multi line text** is designed for **larger inputs**, offering **more space** and **greater flexibility** in layout.

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**🔧 Basic Settings**

You can customize the following features for Multi line text option:

* **Name** – Change the display name shown to customers.
* **Required Field** – Make the field mandatory before form submission.
* **Column width** - Option represents a percentage of the overall width, e.g., 100%, 50%.
* **Add-on Price** – Add an extra cost when a customer fills out this field.
* **Sku** - Add SKU to this option.
* **Weight** - Add weight to this option for shipping cost calculation.
* **Min/Max Characters** – Set minimum and/or maximum allowed characters.
* **Placeholder** – Display guidance text inside the field before entry.
* **Default Value** – Pre-fill the field with a default value.
* **Character Count** – Show a live character counter to users.
* **Letter case** - Convert text entered by the customer.

* None
* UPPERCASE
* lowercase
* Capitalize Each Word
* **Exclude from text field -** Exclude from the text entered by the customer.

* Numbers
* Special characters
* Letters
* Spaces
* **Conditional Logic** – Show/hide this field based on other option selections.

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**⚙️ Advanced Settings**

In this section, you can configure several advanced settings for your product option:

* **Help text** - Help text is available above or below the options
* **Help text position** - Help text can be found below the option, above the option, and below the option name.
* **Tooltip** - Provide a tooltip text to the right of the option name when you hover over it.
* **One time charge** - Add-on price not multiplied by the product quantity.
* **Do not add to cart** - Even if you fill in or select something, it won't be added to your shopping cart or order.

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