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Choosing the Right Question Type ​

Selecting the appropriate question type is crucial for ensuring a smooth respondent experience and collecting high-quality, actionable data. This document provides an overview of the available question types in Accessible Surveys and offers guidance on when to use each one.

Text Inputs ​

These types are used when you need the respondent to provide information in their own words.

  • Text Field: Use this for short, single-line answers like names, job titles, or short phrases.
  • Text Area: Best for longer responses, such as comments, feedback, or detailed descriptions. It allows multiple lines of text and can be configured to auto-adjust its height.

Specific Format Inputs ​

These specialized text fields include built-in validation to ensure the data is entered in the correct format.

  • Number: Restricts input to numeric values. Use this for ages, quantities, or counts.
  • Email: Ensures the respondent enters a valid email address format.
  • Telephone (Tel): Designed for phone numbers.
  • Date: Provides a date picker for selecting specific calendar dates.
  • URL: Validates that the input is a correctly formatted website address.
  • Account Email: A specialized field that synchronizes the respondent's input directly with their platform account. It includes automatic verification tracking and is ideal for capturing a primary identity during the survey process.

Selection Inputs ​

Selection questions are used when you want respondents to choose from a predefined list of options.

  • Radio: Use when you want the respondent to select exactly one option from a small list (usually 2-5 items). All options are visible at once.
  • Checkbox: Use when the respondent can select one or more options from a list.
  • Dropdown: Best for selecting one option from a long list (e.g., choosing a country). It saves space by hiding the options until clicked.
  • Switch: A binary toggle (On/Off or Yes/No). Use this for simple preference settings.
  • Check: A selection list where users select an option. While similar to Radio, it may provide a different visual representation.

Advanced Evaluation ​

These types help you understand preferences, satisfaction levels, or priorities.

  • Rating: Allows respondents to rate something on a visual scale (e.g., a star rating). Use this to measure satisfaction or quality.
  • Ranking: Enables respondents to drag and drop items into their preferred order. Use this to determine priorities or preferences among several choices.

Media Uploads ​

Use these when you need the respondent to provide external files or recordings.

  • File: A general-purpose upload field for documents or other file types.
  • Image: Specifically for uploading image files (JPG, PNG, etc.).
  • Audio: For uploading audio recordings.
  • Video: For uploading video files.

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Pro Tip: When using selection inputs, consider the number of options. If you have more than 7-10 options for a single-choice question, a Dropdown is usually better for accessibility and readability than a long list of Radio buttons.