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Forms and Surveys: "Other" Option

What is the 'Other' Option in Forms & Surveys?​

The 'Other' option in Stack forms and surveys allows respondents to provide custom answers beyond the standard choices. This feature enhances flexibility, enabling you to gather more personalized and insightful data. It integrates seamlessly with both checkboxes and radio button elements, improving the overall survey experience.

Key Benefits of the 'Other' Option​

  • Gain Deeper Insights: Allow respondents to share more personalized feedback.
  • More Flexibility: Collect richer, individualized responses that go beyond predefined choices.
  • Better Data Insights: Capture unique perspectives that standard options might miss.
  • Effortless Tracking: Custom responses are stored in submission reports for easy access and review.

How to Enable and Use the 'Other' Option​

Follow these steps to add and utilize the 'Other' option in your forms and surveys:

Enable the 'Other' Option​

  1. Open the form editor and navigate to a multiple-choice field (checkbox or radio button).
  2. Click on "Add 'Other' option" to activate this feature.

User Inputs Their Answer​

  • When a respondent selects the 'Other' option, a text box will appear, allowing them to type their custom response.

View Custom Responses​

  • Submitted answers, including custom responses, appear in the form submissions tab alongside predefined choices.
  • Easily review and analyze these responses within your submission reports.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: Can I enable the 'Other' option for dropdown fields?
A: Currently, the 'Other' option is only available for checkboxes and radio button elements.

Q: Where can I view responses collected through the 'Other' option?
A: Custom responses appear in the form submissions tab, just like predefined choices.

Q: Can I disable the 'Other' option after enabling it?
A: Yes, you can remove the 'Other' option by deselecting it in the form editor.

Q: Is there a character limit for custom responses?
A: Yes, responses typically have a character limit to ensure concise input, but this can vary depending on form settings.

Start using the 'Other' option today to make your forms and surveys more dynamic! Enable it in your next form and capture valuable, unique insights from your audience.