Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
5/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Ask [Question]
– Input Type: [Text/Number/URL/Date/Time/Date and Time]
– Default Answer: [Text]

Input

Does not take input

Result

This action passes input through as output.

Comments

Works with Siri by asking you to dictate a response

Shortcuts Using This

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Add a birthday
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Make mind map link
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Quick entry
Asks you to enter text, then adds it as the body for a Quick Entry body.

Works Well With

Count
Counts the number of items, characters, words, sentences, or lines passed as input.

Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
Find Calendar Events
Searches for the calendar events in your library that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
Add New Event
Creates a new event and adds it to the selected calendar.
Get Clipboard
Passes the contents of the clipboard to the next action.

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
5/5
Date Added to Shortcuts
11/12/2014
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.ask