Question & answer settings
You can customize the behavior and presentation of each question and answer via Property settings in the Properties Pane.
The available properties will differ according to question type and format, and are split into separate tabs:
| Tab | Use it to |
|---|---|
| Question | Tailor the presentation of individual questions |
| Answers | Tailor the presentation of individual answers. On a grid question this tab is called Columns (or Scale on a Stacked Slider in Survey Editor (Beta)). |
| Rows | Tailor the presentation of Grid question answer rows (sub questions). On a Stacked Slider in Survey Editor (Beta), this tab is called Cards. |
| JSON | Survey Editor (Beta) only. View and edit the selected question as JSON, for advanced users. |
Available question properties
Section titled “Available question properties”You have two ways to edit the Question Properties:
- Quick Update Box - mandatory properties (e.g. question name, format)
- Properties Pane - properties are grouped into expandable sections:
- General - mandatory properties (e.g. question name, format), along with frequently used properties (e.g. filters, helper text, randomization)
- Controls - (Survey Editor (Beta) only) settings that tailor the selected question format
- Advanced - less frequently used properties
- Loop - these properties will be visible when a loop is created
- System - important system properties (only advanced users should edit)
For the full list of question properties and detailed documentation, see Question Properties.
Available answer properties
Section titled “Available answer properties”You have two ways to edit the Answer Properties:
- Quick Update Box - answer codes and labels
- Properties Pane - properties are grouped into expandable sections:
- General - mandatory properties (e.g. answer codes and labels), along with frequently used properties (e.g. filters)
- Advanced - less frequently used properties (e.g. code groups, disable answer)
- System - important system properties (only advanced users should edit)
For the full list of answer properties and detailed documentation, see Answer Properties.
Available row properties
Section titled “Available row properties”You have two ways to edit the Row Properties for a Grid question:
- Quick Update Box - sub question codes and labels
- Properties Pane - properties are grouped into expandable sections:
- General - mandatory properties (e.g. answer codes and labels), along with frequently used properties (e.g. filters)
- Advanced - less frequently used properties (e.g. code groups, disable answer)
Properties Pane General section
Section titled “Properties Pane General section”| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Sub Question Code | The value, or code number for the individual grid row, or sub question |
| Sub Question Text | The value label for the individual grid row, or sub question |
| Sub Question Label | A short label for the row |
| Sort Order | Controls the order in which rows are displayed to survey respondents |
| Code Filter | Enter the qualification criteria for any individual row that needs to be displayed only under certain circumstances |
Properties Pane Advanced section
Section titled “Properties Pane Advanced section”| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Excluded AnswerIds | Allows you to exclude a particular column item as an answer for that row item. For example, your column items might contain Yes, No, N/A, and your row items might be 1. Dog, 2. Cat, 3. Rabbit. By default, the three column items appear for all three row items. However, you can disable any of the column items for a row item by entering the answer ID into the corresponding row item. In Survey Editor (Beta), select the columns to exclude from a list instead of typing their IDs |
| Disabled | The item is retained on the list but disabled from data collection and data export |
Available column properties
Section titled “Available column properties”You have two ways to edit the Column Properties for a Grid question:
- Quick Update Box - answer codes and labels
- Properties Pane - properties are grouped into expandable sections:
- General - mandatory properties (e.g. answer codes and labels), along with frequently used properties (e.g. filters)
- Advanced - less frequently used properties (e.g. code groups, disable answer)
- System - important system properties (only advanced users should edit)
Properties Pane General section
Section titled “Properties Pane General section”| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | The value, or code number for the individual answer |
| Answer Text | The value label for the individual answer |
| Sort Order | Controls the order in which answer codes are displayed to survey respondents |
| Code Filter | Enter the qualification criteria for any individual column that needs to be displayed only under certain circumstances |
| Compulsory? | Check this box if the answer is mandatory |
| Force Single Answer | In a Checkbox Grid question, this field should be checked for any column that needs to be limited to a single response |
Properties Pane Advanced section
Section titled “Properties Pane Advanced section”| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Answer Text Footer | Appears as text below the answer code frame or input box |
| Disable Answer | When this box is checked, the answer will be deactivated and the column won’t be displayed on the screen |
| Custom Style | Add any custom style requirements here |