File upload Variable

A File upload variable helps authors to upload files or attachments into the working templates. The variable supports restrictions on accepted file types, ensuring only relevant formats are submitted. It is ideal for scenarios where supporting documentation needs to accompany a generated document.
  • Question
    : This is the question we want to ask the user. It typically specifies the question text displayed on the questionnaire shown to end users.
  • Guidance
    : This specifies the guidance text that appears below the question in the questionnaire. It also supports rich text formatting using the controls above the text box.
    note
    To make a specific question compulsory for the user, check the
    Answer required
    box. Required questions display a red asterisk and prevent submission until the question is answered.

Advanced settings

This section is divided into two different settings. On the Questionnaire, lists questions and input fields shown to end users in Author Online to collect structured feedback or data, which may vary by content type. Repeated groups help authors organise content that could be repeated.

On the Questionnaire

Limit uploads to specific file types
: Selecting this option displays a
File types
list with a text field (prefilled with a "." and the placeholder
Enter a file extension
. Accepted file types include .pdf, .xlsx, .docx, and .png.

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