> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.withessential.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.withessential.com/field-operations/inspection-reports/the-field-types-you-fill-in-on-a-report.md). # The field types you fill in on a report An inspection report is built from individual questions, and each one uses the input that fits its answer. The most common are simple entry fields: a text box for a short answer, a multi-line box for longer notes, and a number box for figures. Text and notes fields offer a Suggest text link that drafts wording for you, which you can replace into the field. A date question opens a calendar so you pick the day rather than typing it. A dropdown lets you choose one option from a list; some dropdowns also let you search and type a new value if the option you need isn't already there. Yes/No and Pass/Fail questions show two buttons side by side, green for the positive answer (Yes or Pass) and red for the negative (No or Fail). Many of these also include an N/A button when an answer doesn't apply. Tapping a chosen answer again clears it. A photo question lets you drag and drop or browse for an image, which is compressed automatically, and you can replace or remove it afterward. A signature question opens a signing pad where you draw a signature, then update or remove it. Required questions are marked with a red asterisk. These are the fields you fill in while completing a report. If your business needs a field added, removed, renamed, reordered, or changed in the report template, open the Essential Assistant and choose the Talk to a human tab. > **Where to find it:** Open an inspection report and start answering questions. Each question on the report is one of a handful of field types, and the input you see changes to match. ## Related guides * [Answer a question on many inspection assets at once](/field-operations/inspection-reports/answer-a-question-on-many-inspection-assets-at-once.md) * [Common inspection report questions](/field-operations/inspection-reports/common-inspection-report-questions.md) * [Can I move an inspection report to another customer or property?](/field-operations/inspection-reports/can-i-move-an-inspection-report-to-another-customer-or-property.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.withessential.com/field-operations/inspection-reports/the-field-types-you-fill-in-on-a-report.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.