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Multiple choice (single answer) questions

…answer that will be displayed by default. Add a text box allowing respondents to enter an “Other” answer: this adds an additional box that allows respondents to add their own…

Creating a customised URL using piping

…window. The HTML tags are inserted around the link text: <a href=”https://xxx.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/survey-name?x1=[BOS_CORE_RECEIPT]&xx”>our follow-up survey</a> The changes are saved by clicking OK. The link text is now underlined and coloured blue….

Adding files to your survey

…a breach of your online surveys licence and reserve the right to close your account. Adding files to your survey is a two-step process. Step 1: Uploading a file Ensure…

Free text questions

…postcode, web address. If an answer doesn’t meet the criteria you have set, a validation message will be displayed asking respondents to re-enter their answer. If you restrict answers to…

Multiple choice (multiple answers) questions

…on the Question actions icon. Optional settings and advanced options There are a number of settings that you can apply to multiple choice (multiple answer) questions, including: Non-applicable answer options:…

Date/time questions

…and hyperlinks. Set up any advanced options, if required. Click Add question. Your question will appear inside a box on the main survey builder page. You can preview it by…

How do I receive a survey responses digest?

This feature is only available for Organisation account users What is a survey responses digest? A responses digest is an email that will update you on how many new responses…

Selection list questions

…allowing respondents to enter an “Other” answer: this adds an additional box that allows respondents to add their own response if none of the suggested answers apply. More info: Use…

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