Input Types are the fields that admins can use for gathering information from other users in Pearson Connexus. Set these up in various places in Domain Settings.
Depending on the nature of the information a user wants to gather, he or she can choose from a selection of the following Input Types:
- True/false (Boolean) provides content authors with a checkbox to make basic on/off or true/false choices.
- Choice provides content authors with a predefined list of alphanumeric tag options in a dropdown menu. When selecting this type, select Add Choice to create dropdown menu options.
- Decimal number provides content authors with a range of numbers in a dropdown menu that can include decimals. Use the Min and Max fields to create the desired number range.
- Integer provides content authors with a range of numbers in a dropdown menu without decimals. Use the Min and Max fields to create the desired number range.
- Plain text allows content authors to enter terms and phrases that will be searchable.
- Rich text provides content authors with a rich text editor that supports text styles and images. This content is not searchable.