Likert Scale
As an alternative to the Rating element, the Likert Scale special field is a collection of indicators, arranged in a table, that allows the user to quickly evaluate and choose ratings. Typically, you insert a Likert to allow users to choose ratings for multiple categories.
In this topic, we cover the general properties for this element. Learn about other properties in the Introduction to Validation and Layout Basics.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Name | This is the name used to reference the field and is also the name of the column heading in the submission bin. |
| Columns | Select the button to add rows. You have several options: accept the Data Values and Display Values that are already found in the Columns window, edit them, choose to delete them entirely, or add new columns. For example, you might add an "Excellent" or a "Fair" column. |
| Rows | Select the button to add rows. You have several options: accept the Data Values and Display Values that are already found in the Rows window, edit them, choose to delete them entirely, or add new rows. For example, you might add additional questions or ratings categories. |
| Fieldtype | Choose either Checkbox or Radio. The Checkbox selection will permt the user to select more than one choice on each row. The Radio election will permit only one choice per row. |
| Likert Style | Choose the style you want for the borders and background color. |
| Column Width | Specify a width which will apply to each column. |
| Tooltip | Enter a short help comment to display nearby when the user hovers over the element. |
| Multi-line Caption | When the caption wraps, you may notice the line height is wrong. This is when you need to enable the multi-line feature by setting this property to true. Note: Keep in mind that you can increase the caption width so that the caption text does not wrap. |
| Theme | Set this property to Inherit to use the Field SubTheme defined by the master theme for this form. Or, select a subTheme which will apply directly to this element. Once a subTheme is applied, you can edit it within the ThemeEditor. Learn more in Themes & Styles. |
| Dependency | Create a dependency to hide or show this element based on a rule. The field becomes "dependent" on other values entered on the form. Learn more in Dependencies. |
| Hidden | Set this property to true if you want this element to be hidden. |
| Hide Mode | This property determines how the element is hidden and if it will collapse within the space it would otherwise occupy. |
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