Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
Action Information
Parameters
Ask [Question]
– Input Type: [Text/Number/URL/Date/Time/Date and Time]
– Default Answer: [Text]
– 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
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Works Well With
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Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
Note (from Apple, for real)
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Details
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.ask