A Likert Field is used when you want your users to choose only one answer for each question in a set of statements. The "Likert" field properties may be set once the field is clicked on.
Field Label: This property is the text placed next to the form field that describes the type of data you want visitors to input.
Options: Set the field to be "Required", “Masked”, “Hide Numbers” or “Not Applicable” by clicking the checkbox accordingly.
- Required: Checking this option will force the user to fill out this field. An error message will be displayed if this field is left blank.
- Masked Field: Replaces the field data with asterisks (*) in the submission email. This data will still be viewable in the Data Manager.
- Hide Numbers: Each option may have a numerical label underneath it. These labels represent the score of the option. Checking this box will toggle the labels on and off.
- Not Applicable: Check this option if you would like to add an additional column, which allows the users to label the question as non applicable.
Show Field to: Set the field to be “Everyone” or "Admin Only" by selecting that radio button.
Statements: You can edit the Statements/Questions in the single text fields and add/delete them by clicking the “+”/”-” icons following. The statements can be displayed in Randomized or Alphabetize order.
- Randomize Statements: the statements will be shown in a random order every time the field is viewed.
- Alphabetize Statements: the statements will be shown in a alphabetical order.
Columns: You can edit the Option/Answer in the single text fields and add/delete them by clicking the “+”/”-” icons following. The statements can be displayed in Randomized or Alphabetized order.
- Randomize Statements: the statements will be shown in a random order every time the field is viewed.
- Alphabetize Statements: the statements will be shown in a alphabetical order.
To import predefined choices, such as a list of Countries, Days, and Months, you can click the ‘Import Predefined Choices’, select a list, and add it to your field. You can customize the choices before or after adding.
Field ID: This property is a unique value assigned to a specific field. It can be used in conjunction with dynamic tokens to insert entry data to customize the AutoResponder confirmation message. Note: This value is assigned after a form has been saved.
Once you set the field options, please do not forget to click "Save Form" to save your work.