User's Manual

SurveyMonkey User Manual
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iii. Text Validation
When creating Single and Multiple Textbox questions, you can “validate” how the
responses are to be entered by the respondents (e.g. whole numbers, decimal
numbers, date format, etc). You will see the Validate Text option in the list of
features available under the question editor prompt.
Please Note: The Numerical textbox does not have the validation feature since it
only allows whole numbers (negative numbers not allowed). The validation features
can be added to the following question types:
1. Single Textbox
2. Multiple Textbox
3. Multiple Choice (One or Multiple Answers Allowed)
4. All Matrix types
5. Rating
Essentially, this validation feature is available anytime you enable the Add
Comment Field option to a Multiple Choice, Matrix, or Rating questions.
The Text Validation is located in the question editor inside the design mode. When
you click the dropdown menu, the following validation parameters are available for
the open ended comment boxes:
don't validate comment text
must be a specific length
must be a whole number
must be a decimal number
must be a date (MM/DD/YYYY)
or (DD/MM/YYYY)
must be an email address
iv. Change Question Size and Placement
When clicking on the Edit button associated with a question in the Design mode, you
will notice the Question Type & Format option on the Question Editor page.
Depending on the type of question, you can set a percent or fixed/pixel question
width, column width, or comment/input box size. Click on the Change Question Size
& Placement option to perform any of the following:
Overall Question Width: If you want the question to cover less or more space
on the webpage, then edit the Percent or Pixel width. This will either spread
or condense the space it covers.