diff --git a/eq-author/src/graphql/lists/listAnswer.graphql b/eq-author/src/graphql/lists/listAnswer.graphql
index 366c51fc72..76be5d2416 100644
--- a/eq-author/src/graphql/lists/listAnswer.graphql
+++ b/eq-author/src/graphql/lists/listAnswer.graphql
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ fragment ListAnswer on Answer {
   advancedProperties
   ... on BasicAnswer {
     secondaryQCode
+    limitCharacter
     options {
       id
       mutuallyExclusive