Create a Text Entry Field
A text entry field on a Replica lets a Learner type a response during a Lesson, and this article shows Content Developers and Instructional Designers how to create one with new or extracted text, add it to a Lesson, and accept more than one correct answer.
What are the two ways to create a text entry field?
You can create a text entry field two ways: add new text with the Text Add button, or extract existing text with the Extract Text button.
How do you create a text entry field with new text?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Select the Text Add button in the Replica Maker toolbar. |
| 2 | Click and drag over the screen area where you want the text. |
| 3 | Double-click the new text line to edit it. |
| 4 | Adjust the color and size of the text as needed. |
| 5 | Check the [Is Text Input] box. |
| 6 | Enter the prompt you want the Learner to see before they enter their text. |
| 7 | Rename the text element so you can find it later. |
| 8 | Select Update & Close. |
How do you create a text entry field by extracting existing text?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Select the Extract Text button in the Replica Maker toolbar. |
| 2 | Click and drag over the text you want to convert. |
| 3 | Once the text is converted, use the selector tool to click it. |
| 4 | Adjust the color and size of the text as needed. |
| 5 | Check the [Is Text Input] box. |
| 6 | Edit the existing text into an appropriate prompt for the Learner, if needed. |
| 7 | Rename the text element so you can find it later. |
| 8 | Select Update & Close. |
How do you add a text entry interaction to a Lesson?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | On the General tab for the relevant step, press [X] on Selected Controls. |
| 2 | In Add Control, locate and select the text entry element in the dropdown. |
| 3 | Select [+] to move the element to Selected Controls. |
| 4 | In Practice and Knowledge Check modes, enter the accepted answers into the [Expected Value] field. |
How many controls can a step have?
You can add unlimited Text Entry controls to a step, but only one button control. The order in which you add the controls in the Lesson Builder sets the order they appear in Walkthrough mode.
How do you accept multiple correct entries?
You can accept more than one correct answer in a text entry field, but you must program it in advance using Regex. This is required for both Practice and Knowledge Check modes.
Copy one of the patterns below and replace Option1, Option2, and so on with your accepted answers.
| Number of answers | Regex pattern |
|---|---|
| 2 entries | /^Option1$|^Option2$/ |
| 3 entries | /^Option1$|^Option2$|^Option3$/ |
| 4 entries | /^Option1$|^Option2$|^Option3$|^Option4$/ |
Note: These patterns are CASE SENSITIVE, so match your capitalization exactly.
What if text entry does not work?
Contact your Local Administrator first. If your Local Administrator cannot resolve the issue, submit a case through the Skyllful support portal.
Related Articles
- [LINK TO: Edit Text on a Replica] — How to edit and add text on a Replica.
- [LINK TO: Add and Program Buttons on a Replica] — How to add and program button controls.
- [LINK TO: Replica Maker Overview] — What Replica Maker is and how it works.
Last Reviewed: July 29, 2026 | Skyllful Knowledge Base | Content Developers, Instructional Designers