# Input

The `input` block allows you to input item quantities and to set custom filters for your inputs.

The `input` block is currently useable in select blocks such as the `query` block.

## Add

* Add an Input block using the Cwicly [Quick inserter](/cwicly/quick-inserter.md) (recommended).

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* Alternately, open the block inserter and click to add a Cwicly Input block.

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## Input settings

Allows you to specify the input type, whether it has a placeholder or not and rows.

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[Input Settings](/blocks/input/input-settings.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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