Class ParagraphTextValidation

  • ParagraphTextValidation is a tool in Google Forms to set validation rules for paragraph text items.

  • It allows setting requirements like minimum character length with help text to guide users.

  • Developers can use ParagraphTextValidation through Apps Script to enforce these rules within their forms.
ParagraphTextValidation

A DataValidation for a ParagraphTextItem. 

// Add a paragraph text item to a form and require the answer to be at least 100
// characters.
const form = FormApp.create('My Form');
const paragraphTextItem =
    form.addParagraphTextItem().setTitle('Describe yourself:');
const paragraphtextValidation =
    FormApp.createParagraphTextValidation()
        .setHelpText('Answer must be more than 100 characters.')
        .requireTextLengthGreaterThanOrEqualTo(100)
        .build();
paragraphTextItem.setValidation(paragraphtextValidation);