Using upper-case function on text inputs

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Good day, I hope everyone safe and well.

I have a quick question regarding the use of one of the CommCare string functions, upper-case(text):
I would like to convert all text entered into text inputs to upper case using this function, however I am unsure of where to place the function in a form question to achieve this. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Kind regards,
Byron

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Hi Byron,

this function - any many others, are ideally placed in a hidden calculation question type.

you can then drag/drop the hidden calculation question and use it as the label of a question, or the default value of another question. however, i am unaware of a way to use that function within a text question and have it update the text that is being entered for example.

so, the situation will mostly look like this :
1- Text question
2- hidden calculation to convert it to upper case
3- label question that shows the upper case value from the hidden calculation. (optional)

the point is, the upper case text will be in your hidden calculation

HTH

Mazz

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Hi Mazz,

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. My main goal was to enforce consistent case for data output (saves on clean-up when using the form data), however the solution proposed could be used as a workaround. Would be nice to have an option like this for text inputs.

Kind regards,
Byron