Topic: Survey setup
A closed-ended question is a question type with predefined answer options from which participants must choose.
It enables structured and standardized evaluation, since all answers are clearly defined. Depending on the settings, participants can select one or more options.
Optionally, additional features can be added, such as text fields, an “Other” option, required fields, or internal values, to capture further information and optimally prepare the data for export.
Settings and options of the Closed / Multiple Choice question type
Display answers as a drop-down menu
This option displays the answer choices in a drop-down list.
Only one answer
Allowed Select this option if the participant is allowed to select only one answer.
Additional text field for answer choices
This allows you to provide a text field next to the answer options where participants can enter additional information. You can choose any width for the text field.
“Other” text field as an additional answer option
At the end of the provided answers, you can add an “Other” text field so that participants can enter their own answers.
Additional explanatory text after the text input field
You can include explanatory text in addition to the text input field to assist participants.
Answer restrictions (“must select at least / may select at most / must select exactly” X answers) – currently unavailable
Here you specify the maximum, minimum, or exact number of answers a participant may select.
Required question
The participant must answer the question before proceeding to the next page of the survey.
Help icon (tooltip)
Help text or additional information can be placed behind a help icon next to the question title.
Last answer option behaves like a “No answer” option
When enabled, selecting this answer automatically deselects all others.
Randomize
The answer options are displayed in random order for each participant. Additional text field below the question You can insert a text field for comments below the question. The width and line height can be set as desired.
“No Answer” Option
If the question is defined as required, participants can use this option to skip the question without interrupting the survey.
Validate text field
This feature allows you to check text responses for specific formats:
(This option may be removed, as it cannot currently be enabled.)
Select specific respondents (Filter/Jump)
This feature allows you to guide respondents through the survey using filters or jumps: Enable the option and assign a destination page to each answer.
If multiple answers are selected, the lowest page number takes precedence. This option appears only after the question has been created. Hover your mouse over the question to display “Filter.”
Internal values
Answers can be replaced with any values for export (Excel, CSV, SPSS).
Example answer options:
The numbers will then appear in the export instead of the answer texts. Internal values can be added or changed at any time.
Upload an image
You can place an image directly within the question.
Advantage: The image can be displayed between the question and the answer options, in addition to the standard image upload feature in the questionnaire.
Additionally, you can adjust the image’s orientation, set its position (above or below the question title), and assign an ALT attribute, which is important for survey accessibility.
Closed-ended question / Multiple choice
A closed-ended question is a question type with predefined answer options from which participants must choose.
It enables structured and standardized evaluation, since all answers are clearly defined. Depending on the settings, participants can select one or more options.
Optionally, additional features can be added, such as text fields, an “Other” option, required fields, or internal values, to capture further information and optimally prepare the data for export.
Settings and options of the Closed / Multiple Choice question type
Display answers as a drop-down menu
This option displays the answer choices in a drop-down list.
Only one answer
Allowed Select this option if the participant is allowed to select only one answer.
Additional text field for answer choices
This allows you to provide a text field next to the answer options where participants can enter additional information. You can choose any width for the text field.
“Other” text field as an additional answer option
At the end of the provided answers, you can add an “Other” text field so that participants can enter their own answers.
Additional explanatory text after the text input field
You can include explanatory text in addition to the text input field to assist participants.
Answer restrictions (“must select at least / may select at most / must select exactly” X answers) – currently unavailable
Here you specify the maximum, minimum, or exact number of answers a participant may select.
Required question
The participant must answer the question before proceeding to the next page of the survey.
Help icon (tooltip)
Help text or additional information can be placed behind a help icon next to the question title.
Last answer option behaves like a “No answer” option
When enabled, selecting this answer automatically deselects all others.
Randomize
The answer options are displayed in random order for each participant. Additional text field below the question You can insert a text field for comments below the question. The width and line height can be set as desired.
“No Answer” Option
If the question is defined as required, participants can use this option to skip the question without interrupting the survey.
Validate text field
This feature allows you to check text responses for specific formats:
- Character length
- Integer
- Decimal number
- Date
- Email address
- URL
(This option may be removed, as it cannot currently be enabled.)
Select specific respondents (Filter/Jump)
This feature allows you to guide respondents through the survey using filters or jumps: Enable the option and assign a destination page to each answer.
If multiple answers are selected, the lowest page number takes precedence. This option appears only after the question has been created. Hover your mouse over the question to display “Filter.”
Internal values
Answers can be replaced with any values for export (Excel, CSV, SPSS).
Example answer options:
- Car → 1
- Motorcycle → 2
- Bicycle → 3
- On foot → 4
The numbers will then appear in the export instead of the answer texts. Internal values can be added or changed at any time.
Upload an image
You can place an image directly within the question.
Advantage: The image can be displayed between the question and the answer options, in addition to the standard image upload feature in the questionnaire.
Additionally, you can adjust the image’s orientation, set its position (above or below the question title), and assign an ALT attribute, which is important for survey accessibility.