Survey Question Types

Single Input

Designed for a single line of free-form text.

You’re looking for a simple answer because it would be difficult for respondents to view long responses before submitting them.

Checkbox

Gives the respondent the option to select one or more answers from a list. Multiple answers are stored as an array in the user profile.

You want to give respondents the flexibility to select more than one response.

Radiogroup

Provides a list of items to select from, but the respondent can choose only one answer.

You want only one response to a particular question.

Dropdown

Similar to a radiogroup in that respondents can select only one option but takes up less visual space.

You have a long list of items but limited real estate.

Comment

Respondents can enter free-form text responses with no character limit.

You want respondents to have the flexibility to provide a long answer to a question.

Rating

Respondents assign a rating to a question. You can design an appropriate scale for the question, with the answer options appearing along a horizontal line.

Although you can add as many choices as you like, from a usability perspective, this question type is best when there are limited options.

HTML

Use the HTML question type to add video, audio, images, or create a custom look with HTML code.

You have access to a developer and must create a custom question format or include creative assets.