> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/advanced-features/forms/questions/adding-a-paragraph-question.md).

# Adding a paragraph question

Use a paragraph question when you want a person to provide a written answer to a question. You can use a paragraph question in both questionnaires and quizzes. However, you can't grade a paragraph question within ENGAGE.

![Example paragraph question](/files/YChym0GnQ0wl8rNZS2Co)

To create a paragraph question, complete the following steps:

1. On the **FORMS** page, select **EDIT** for the form that you want to add the question to.
2. Select the **QUESTIONS** tab, and then select **ADD QUESTION**.
3. In the **Create Questions** window, enter a question title and question text.
4. From the **Answer Type** list, select **Paragraph**.
5. In the **Max characters** field, enter the maximum number of characters that a person can provide as a response.
6. Select **SAVE QUESTION**.


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## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/advanced-features/forms/questions/adding-a-paragraph-question.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.