Multiple Choice Combo Box Question Type

Use the Multiple Choice Combo Box question type to provide a question with one radio button preceding a drop-down list that contains answer selections and another radio button preceding an Other field for entering a text value. People may only make one choice from the drop-down list or enter a value in the Other field.

A Multiple Choice Combo Box may appear similar to the following.

 

To add a Multiple Choice Combo Box question

  1. From the Question Type drop-down list, click Multiple Choice Combo Box and then click Next. The Edit Question page displays.

  2. In the Question Text area, enter the question or statement to which you want a person to respond.

  3. In the Possible Responses area, enter an answer selection and press the Enter key on the keyboard. Repeat for each answer selection. Although the number of lines is not limited, you can enter up to 255 characters (including spaces) total in this area.

  4. For Security Category, to determine the constituent group to which this question will be visible:

    • Leave General selected to allow all site visitors and constituents to view and answer the questions.

    • Or, click the appropriate option from the drop-down list to restrict who can view and answer the questions to a specific group.

  5. For Contact Record Field Update:

    • Leave Do not update constituent record selected.

    • Or, to update a field in the contact record with the response from this question:

    1. Click Select existing field. The Field Type and Field drop-down lists display.

    2. To narrow the choice of available fields, click the appropriate option from the Field Type drop-down list, which populates the Field drop-down list.

    3. Click the appropriate contact record field from the Field drop-down list.

  6. To view your question/response formatting, click Preview. Your new question and response area displays in a separate browser window.

  7. After inspecting your work, close the preview window, make any changes, and then preview your question again.

  8. When you are satisfied with its appearance, click Finish. The Questions list page displays again with your new question in the list.