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diff --git a/API.md b/API.md
index 08220b7..e14f039 100644
--- a/API.md
+++ b/API.md
@@ -53,6 +53,14 @@ data.
       only parameter (has the data type of the entry data) and must
       return a formspec which is inserted in the Entry tab.
 
+#### Predefined values `build_formspec`
+For `build_formspec` you can either define your own function or use one
+of the following predefined functions:
+
+* `doc.entry_templates.text`: Expects entry data to be a string.
+  It will be inserted directly into the entry. Use “`\n`” to start a
+  new line.
+
 #### Return value
 Always `nil`.
 
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 085411d..2ea8a40 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -146,6 +146,14 @@ function doc.get_viewed_count(playername, category_id)
 	end
 end
 
+-- Template function templates, to be used for build_formspec in doc.new_category
+doc.entry_templates = {}
+
+-- Freeform text
+doc.entry_templates.text = function(data)
+	return "textarea[0.25,0.5;11,8;;"..minetest.formspec_escape(data)..";]"
+end
+
 --[[ Functions for internal use ]]
 
 function doc.formspec_core(tab)