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# April 13, 2026

> Validation rules on open text and "Other" options, precise control over what gets randomized and what stays fixed, and "Go To" actions right inside conditions.

## New features

### Validation for open text and "Other" responses

Validation rules can now be applied to open text fields and "Other" options, as already available in standard [question types](/en/builder/question-types). You can set minimum and maximum length and specific formats such as email, integer, date, and numeric values.

### Option locking and randomization control

Randomization of answer options is now more precise: you can prevent the last option from being randomized and keep options such as "Other" or exclusive answers fixed in position. Exclusive options are no longer included in randomization.

### Conditions based on "Other" responses

When a respondent selects "Other", the value typed in the open field can be used inside [conditions](/en/logic/conditions), so logic can branch on what the respondent actually wrote.

### Reordering options across all question types

Answer options can be reordered in all major question types, including multiple choice, ranking, matrices, and dropdowns, at any stage of survey creation.

### Improved matrix flexibility

Matrix questions keep at least one column even when all rows are removed, so the structure stays editable.

### "Go To" navigation in conditions

"Go To" actions are now available directly in the conditions modal to define the respondent's path without manually connecting nodes in the canvas. Setting a "Go To" creates the connection between nodes automatically, and connecting nodes manually updates the condition accordingly, keeping flow and logic aligned in both directions.


## Related topics

- [April 27, 2026](/en/whats-new/2026-04-27.md)
- [April 19, 2026](/en/whats-new/2026-04-19.md)
- [February 4, 2026](/en/whats-new/2026-02-04.md)