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Online surveys  (formerly BOS)

Powerful, flexible online surveys

Help & support

Creating a customised URL using piping

…the link text (including the < and > brackets around the tags): <a href=”https://your_customised_URL”>your link text</a> Where: <a href= tells the browser that this will be a link. “https://your_customised_URL” is…

How do I refresh the Analyse page?

…times as you like while the survey is open. If the Refresh data link is not visible or does not work, please contact the online surveys support team for assistance….

Introduction to routing

…the survey. Our simple routing help article provides step-by-step instructions for adding simple routing to your survey. An example of more complex routing: You are surveying a group of students…

Why should I always pilot my survey?

…you pilot your survey, you launch a test version of your survey and ask friends, colleagues and reviewers to complete it. You can also complete the pilot survey yourself. This…

Removing a user from your account

This page is for administrators and Primary Contacts of Project or Organisation type accounts. If you want to remove a user’s access to their online surveys account, you have two…

Adding a new user to your account

…This page explains how to: Access the users tab. Add a single new user. Add many new users (Organisation account only). To access the Users tab: On your Dashboard ,…

Piloting your survey

…of its features, including data capture and reporting. It also means reviewers can test your survey without needing access to a online surveys account. To pilot your survey: Locate your…

Multiple choice (single answer) questions

…a question optional or required (compulsory). Show optionality: Ticking this box displays the word “Optional” or “Required” (as appropriate) next to the question text. Initial value for the question: the…