# Long Text

The long text field type allows you to input string characters and numbers and can go beyond a single line to form paragraphs (unlike the short text field type).  The long text field allows you to edit characters as you would in a normal text editor. Here, you can bold, underline and even write in a code format.&#x20;

With the long text, you can draft out reports, articles and instructional materials in a written form for your team right on the board.&#x20;

### Creating the Long text field&#x20;

* To create long text as a new field, click on **"Create new fields"** on the board page.&#x20;

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* However, if you are adding a new field to a board with pre-existing fields, click on the **+** sign&#x20;
* This pops up a form where you can input the field name, description, and more.&#x20;
* For the type, select **"Long text"**&#x20;
* Then input characters into hint, place holder to make you identify or remember specific things about the field you want to create.&#x20;
* Select the minimum and maximum characters you want the long test field to take in.&#x20;
* Check any of the subsequent boxes to specify the way the field should look on the Quabbly board&#x20;
* Then click on the **"Submit"** button to add the field to the board



Next, is the Dropdown Field :track\_next:&#x20;
