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# Re-use answers

TEXT and TEXTBOX question types feature a look-up on previously entered answers to save time when collecting entries.

In the following example, we are collecting road names using a TEXT question. To avoid typing the same road names over and over, you can re-use the answers you saved already on the device.

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When entering a new entry, tap the lens icon to open the search panel.\\

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Pick a saved answer from the list and tap CLOSE.

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The selected answer will be used.

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