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Single Choice

Configure single-select option questions

The Single Choice element lets respondents select exactly one option from a predefined list (e.g. radio buttons or a list). Use it when you need structured, comparable answers—such as "How many departments in your organization?", "Where did you hear about us?", or "What is your preferred method of interacting with the application?"—that you can analyze and visualize in pie and bar charts.

When to use

  • Demographics, category selection, or preference questions
  • When only one answer is valid (e.g. "Which plan are you on?")
  • Questions where you need comparable, structured data across respondents

Customization options

When editing a Single Choice question, you can configure the following properties:

OptionDescription
Question TextThe main question displayed to the respondent (required).
DescriptionOptional helper text or context below the question (up to 100 characters).
Answer OptionsThe list of choices. Each option has a Label (what respondents see) and a Value (what gets stored). Use "+ Add Option" to add more choices, or the trash icon to remove one.
Error MessageThe message shown when validation fails (e.g. required field not filled). Keep it clear and actionable for better user experience.
Required fieldWhen enabled, the respondent must select an option before submitting the form.
Display StyleHow the options are presented—e.g. Radio Button or dropdown. Choose the style that fits your form layout.
Allow "Other" optionWhen enabled, respondents can choose "Other" and provide a custom response outside the predefined options.

Viewing responses

Single-choice responses appear in the Response Summary for your form. You can view them as bar charts or pie charts, filter by time period or user segment, and track trends over time.

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