Type Description string Holds any arbitrary string of data. boolean Holds "true" or "false". select Holds one of a finite number of possible values. These values must be specified in a field named Choices:. Separate the possible values with commas and spaces, like this: Choices: yes, no, maybe multiselect Just like the select data type, except the user can choose any number of items from the list. This means that the Default: field and the actual value of the question may be a comma and space delimited list of values, just like the Choices: field. note This template is a note that can be displayed to the user. As opposed to text, it is something important, that the user really should see. If it is not possible to display it, it might be saved to a log file or mailbox for them to see later. text This template is a scrap of text that can be displayed to the user. It's intended to be used for mostly cosmetic reasons, touching up around other questions that are asked at the same time. Unlike a note, it isn't treated as something the user should definitely see. Less complex frontends may refuse to ever display this type of element. password Holds a password. Use with caution. Be aware that the password the user enters will be written to a database. You should consider clearing that value out of the database as soon as is possible. title Holds a (short) string that can be displayed using the SETTITLE command. Only the value of the short description will be used.