Recall Data

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Recall Sources

You can recall data from the following sources:

• From a previous question
• From your Embedded Data — both the fields you declare yourself (Hidden Fields and Variables) and the auto-captured ones such as URL or Device

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Recalling from a previous question

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Step 1: Insert the recall

Type @ in the question or description where the value should appear. A menu opens listing everything available at that point in the survey, in labelled groups: the questions before this one, your Embedded Data fields, and the auto-captured ones.

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Step 2: Set a fallback

Pick a source and the editor asks for a fallback: the text to show when there is nothing to recall. An optional question that was skipped, or a hidden field the URL never filled, would otherwise leave a gap in the sentence.

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Recalling from the URL

1. Create a hidden field, here is how →
2. Use the @ symbol in a question or description to recall the value of the hidden field
3. Set a fallback in case the hidden field is not being filled by a URL parameter
4. Use Data Prefilling to set the hidden field value when the survey is accessed

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Recalling from a Variable

1. Create a variable, here is how →
2. Use the @ symbol in a question or description to recall the value of the variable
3. Set a fallback in case the variable has not been calculated yet when the question is shown

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Live Demo

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Conclusion

Recall Data in Formbricks surveys allows for a conversational and customized survey experience that enhances engagement and improves the quality of feedback. By integrating previous responses into new questions, you create a more interactive and relevant environment for respondents.