TEXT (Numeric) (Free Format Question Type)

Warning:
Because of the complexities of the Free Format Question type, you must completely test your survey to ensure that it functions properly and that the data for your entire survey are being saved correctly.

General Information about Free Format Questions

The TEXT (Numeric) variable is used for asking numeric only type questions. Within the Free Format Variable dialog, specify a Free Format Variable with TEXT (Numeric) as the Variable Type.

Within the HTML editing area, use an <input> HTML tag with the type attribute set to "text." The easiest way to do this is by using the Free Format Tools button . When using the Free Format Tools button, SSI Web automatically provides default HTML with appropriate variable naming conventions.

The name of the Free Format Variable must be the same as the name attribute in your HTML code for the <input> tag. If desired, you can check the Require Response option, that forces respondents to enter a numeric value. You must specify a Minimum Value and a Maximum Value for the variable. SSI Web requires the respondent's answer to be within that specified range. If you would like the respondent to be able to enter decimal type values, then check the Allow Decimal Answers check box.

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TEXT (Numeric) Example

(The following parameters represent a Free Format Question with one variable defined.)

Free Format Question Name:

FF4

Variable Name:

FF4_CARS

Variable Type:

TEXT (Numeric)

Require Response:

(checked)

Error Message String:

Number of Cars

Minimum Value:

0

Maximum Value:

10

Allow Decimal Answers:

(not checked)

Example HTML Code:

How many cars do you currently own? 
<INPUT TYPE="text" NAME="FF4_CARS" SIZE="2" MAXLENGTH="2">