Number Element

1:  About the Number Element

The Number element allows participants to enter a numeric value in an open-end answer field. This element can have a single entry form or multiple rows and/or columns.

Mobile Optimized: Yes

2:  Adding a Number Element

To add a Number element, first click the "+ Element" button to add a new survey element. Then click "Open End" under Question Types and select the "Number" element. Then click "Add".

In the staging area, enter the question text and instructions, add your desired response options, and configure the question's style settings.

Tip: If your question requires only a single entry form, there is no need to add rows or columns.

2.1:  Adding Rows

Click "+ New Row" to add each new row, then enter the answer option in the text field.

Note: Do not number the answer options unless you want that numeric text to appear for the participant. The system will automatically provide labels with the prefix "r" and/or numbers for the rows which you can edit later in "View Options."

2.2:  Adding Columns

Click "+ New Column" to add each new column, then enter the answer option in the text field.

Note: Do not number the answer options unless you want that numeric text to appear for the participant. The system will automatically provide labels with the prefix "c" and/or numbers for the columns which you can edit later in "View Options."

2.3:  Customizing Response Options

Click "Row/Column Actions" to perform the following actions for selected response options:

Import Answers

Save Answers to Library

Copy All Answer Text

Insert Reusable Answer List (only available if you have previously saved an answer list)

Create Reusable Answer List

Add Answer Group

Answer Piping

Reverse Values

Reset Values

Reset Labels

Delete All Answers

Edit All Answers

3:  Configuring Style Settings

To configure the style settings, click the "..." button at the top right of the element in the staging area and select Update Styling.

Learn more: Editing Question Styles

4:  Configuring Question Settings

The options available for configuring question and response settings are displayed to the right of the staging area. Click any question or response option to set rules for it. Options vary based on the item selected.

4.1:  Question Options

Select the question to set the following options:

• Label:  The label assigned to the element. You may edit the default label for the number element here.
• Show If:  Allows you to create new logic conditions or select an existing logic condition for the element. For more information, see Adding Logic to a Question or Response Option.
• Languages:  Select what languages will the element be shown in if the survey has multiple languages. The default is "all languages."
• Mandatory:  When checked this option will force participants to provide a response. The participant will be unable to continue the survey without completing the question.
• Randomize:  Show answer options in random order. Check Rows, Columns, and/or Groups or Groups Only to randomize.
• Allow Decimals:  This option allows decimal entries in the numeric field.
• Value Range:  This option assigns a value range for each open end number field in the question. For example, "1-200" will only allow the participant to enter numbers 1-200 in each open end number field.
• Validate Sum:  Any value entered here will force the numeric sum of each row or column (based on what the question is "grouped by") to be exactly equal to this value.
• More Options:  Use the drop-down menu to select less commonly used options. Once selected, you will be able to specify the setting for that option. For more information on each option, see More Options - Advanced Features. 

4.2:  Row Options

Select a row to set the following options for that specific row:

• Label:  The label assigned to the row. You may edit the default label for the row here.
• Data Value:  The value assigned to the row in the data. You may edit the default value for the row here if the option is available.
• Show If:  Allows you to create new logic conditions or select an existing logic condition for the row. For more information, see Adding Logic to a Question or Response Option.
• Languages:  Select what languages will the row be shown in if the survey has multiple languages. The default is "all languages."
• Do Not Randomize:  This option is only available if the "Randomize" general option is selected. Checking this box will force the row to remain stationary.
• Optional:  This option is only available if the "Mandatory" general option is selected. When checked it will allow for the row to become optional and non-mandatory.
• Open End:  Allows you to add an open end response box to the row by selecting "mandatory" or "optional" from the drop-down menu. "Mandatory" means the participant must enter feedback in the response box to continue if the row is selected, "optional" means that feedback is not required.
• Hidden:  This option will hide the row from participants.
• No Answer:  This option will replace the open end number field with an exclusive checkbox form. It is primarily used if there is a "Don't know" or "None of these" answer choice in the question.
• Value Range:  This option assigns a value range for each open end number field in the question. For example, "1-200" will only allow the participant to enter numbers 1-200 in each open end number field.
• Validate Sum:  This option is only available if the general option "group by" is set to rows. This option will force the participant to enter a number equal to or less than the value entered here.
• Row Pre-Text:  Text/symbol entered in this field will appear before the answer field.
• Row Post-Text:  Text/symbol entered in this field will appear after the answer field.
• More Options:  Use the drop-down menu to select less commonly used options. Once selected, you will be able to specify the setting for that option. For more information on each option, see More Options - Advanced Features. 

4.3:  Column Options

Select a column to set the following options for that specific column:

• Label:  The label assigned to the column. You may edit the default label for the column here.
• Data Value:  The value assigned to the column in the data. You may edit the default value for the column here if the option is available.
• Show If:  Allows you to create new logic conditions or select an existing logic condition for the column. For more information, see Adding Logic to a Question or Response Option.
• Languages:  Select what languages will the column be shown in if the survey has multiple languages. The default is "all languages."
• Do Not Randomize:  This option is only available if the "Randomize" general option is selected. Checking this box will force the column to remain stationary.
• Optional:  This option is only available if the "Mandatory" general option is selected. When checked it will allow for the column to become optional and non-mandatory.
• Hidden:  The option will hide the column from participants.
• Validate Sum:  This option is only available if the general option "group by" is set to columns. This option will force the participant to enter a number equal to or less than the value entered here.
• More Options:  Use the drop-down menu to select less commonly used options. Once selected, you will be able to specify the setting for that option. For more information on each option, see More Options - Advanced Features.