How to Collect More Than 2,000 Characters of Text in a Form?
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By default, rich text fields in NoteForms support formatting (bold, italics, hyperlinks, lists) but are limited to 2,000 characters. If you need to collect longer submissions—like blog posts, essays, or detailed reports—you should use the Page Body Input block instead.
The Page Body Input allows form responses to populate the body of a Notion page, not just a database property. This removes any character limit and is ideal for long-form content.
Rich Text Input
Max: 2,000 characters
Saves to a Notion database property
Allows basic formatting
Page Body Input
No character limit
Saves directly to the Notion page body
Best for long or complex submissions
✅ Blog or article submissions
✅ Meeting notes or summaries
✅ Journaling or open-ended forms
✅ Anything longer than 2,000 characters
Go to your form’s edit page.
Click “Add a block” (upper left corner).
On the right panel, under Custom Blocks, click “Page Body Input.”
Publish and save your form.
If you're using a text input field, make sure you've enabled Multiple Line Inputs. Sometimes users hit the character limit faster due to line breaks, spaces, or formatting.
To fix this:
Go to the settings of your text input field.
Under Text Options, enable Multiple Line Input.
This allows for better handling of longer responses under 2,000 characters.
By default, rich text fields in NoteForms support formatting (bold, italics, hyperlinks, lists) but are limited to 2,000 characters. If you need to collect longer submissions—like blog posts, essays, or detailed reports—you should use the Page Body Input block instead.
Why Use Page Body Input?
The Page Body Input allows form responses to populate the body of a Notion page, not just a database property. This removes any character limit and is ideal for long-form content.
Key Differences:
Rich Text Input
Max: 2,000 characters
Saves to a Notion database property
Allows basic formatting
Page Body Input
No character limit
Saves directly to the Notion page body
Best for long or complex submissions
When to Use Page Body Input
✅ Blog or article submissions
✅ Meeting notes or summaries
✅ Journaling or open-ended forms
✅ Anything longer than 2,000 characters
How to Add a Page Body Input to Your Form
Go to your form’s edit page.
Click “Add a block” (upper left corner).
On the right panel, under Custom Blocks, click “Page Body Input.”
Publish and save your form.
FAQ
I don’t need a Page Body Input, but I can’t enter more than 2,000 characters. Why?
If you're using a text input field, make sure you've enabled Multiple Line Inputs. Sometimes users hit the character limit faster due to line breaks, spaces, or formatting.
To fix this:
Go to the settings of your text input field.
Under Text Options, enable Multiple Line Input.
This allows for better handling of longer responses under 2,000 characters.
Updated on: 18/04/2025
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