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[Conditional Logic & Automation](https://help.precisely.se/en/automated-templates-documents?hsLang=en#conditional-logic-automation) # Can I skip questions when drafting from a template? ## Learn how to set up questions that shouldn't always be answered When drafting a contract and answering the pre-set questionnaire, you must give a response to all the questions to generate documents. There is no direct function to mark a question as 'optional'. **But don't worry - there's still a way!** 🧚‍♀️ [**Conditional references and questions**](https://help.precisely.se/en/how-do-i-create-a-conditional-question?hsLang=en)can be created in the template so that they do not have to be answered every time a contract is drafted.  - ***Example***: You're drafting an employee agreement that has a question about the employee's home address. The question should only be included if you as a contract creator know the answer. Otherwise, this question should be excluded from the draft. #### STEP 1/2: Creating a pre-question  As the first step, create a reference with a question that will determine whether the follow-up question will display when drafting from the template. - ***Example***:  "Shall the employee's address be included?", *or* "Do you know the employee's address?" Make sure you select **multiple choice** as a type of answer, with possible answers *yes* and *no*. ![Screenshot 2024-07-26 at 15.07.04](https://help.precisely.se/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-07-26%20at%2015.07.04.png?width=299&height=425&name=Screenshot%202024-07-26%20at%2015.07.04.png) #### STEP 2/2: Creating the follow-up question After setting up the pre-question, it's time to create the follow-up reference and question. - ***Example***:  "What is the employee's address?" Then, make sure to **add conditions** to the reference. 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