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title: Survey question types
description: When creating a survey, choosing the right question type is key to gathering meaningful data. Below is a breakdown of all available question types in our survey builder.
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# Survey question types
## When creating a survey, choosing the right question type is key to gathering meaningful data. Below is a breakdown of all available question types in our survey builder.
#### ✅ **Single choice**
**What it is:**
Allows respondents to select **one** answer from a predefined list.
*You can enable an “Other” option to let respondents type their own custom answer.*
**Best for:**
- Yes/No questions
- Selecting the most appropriate option (e.g., department, gender)
- Any question with mutually exclusive options
**Example:**
*What is your current employment status?*
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Student
- Retired
- Other
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#### ☑️ **Multiple choice**
**What it is:**
Lets respondents select **more than one** option from a list.
*You can enable an “Other” option to let respondents type their own custom answer.*
**Best for:**
- Choosing multiple preferences or applicable items
- Situations where answers are not mutually exclusive
**Example:**
*Which benefits do you currently use?*
- Health insurance
- Meal vouchers
- Remote work
- Gym membership
- Other
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#### 📝 **Text answer**
**What it is:**
A **short text input** field, best for concise answers. (The maximum length of the answer is 250 characters.)
**Best for:**
- Names
- Job titles
- One-word or short phrase responses
**Example:**
*What is your job title?*
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#### 📄 **Multiline text answer**
**What it is:**
A **larger text field** that supports longer, more detailed responses. (You can set the maximum answer length from 500 to 10000 characters.)
**Best for:**
- Open-ended feedback
- Descriptions, comments, or suggestions
**Example:**
*Please describe your experience with our onboarding process.*
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#### 📊 **Scale question**
**What it is:**
A **numeric or labeled scale**, usually for rating or agreement.
**Best for:**
- Measuring satisfaction or agreement
- Quantifying attitudes or perceptions
**Example:**
*On a scale from 1 to 5, how satisfied are you with your manager?*
(1 = Very dissatisfied, 5 = Very satisfied)
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#### **📎 File upload**
**What it is:**
This question type allows respondents to attach a file as their answer. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, ODS, XLS, XLSX, TXT, MOV, MP3, MP4, AVI and WAV. The maximum file size is 50 MB.
**Best for:**
- It is useful when you need respondents to provide additional material that cannot be expressed in text or numbers alone.
**Example:**
*Employee engagement survey – "If you’d like, share a picture of your home office setup."*
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#### 📅 **Date**
**What it is:**
A date picker field for selecting a specific day.
**Best for:**
- Birthdates
- Meeting dates
- Time-based milestones
**Example:**
*When did you join the company?*
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#### 📞 **Phone number**
**What it is:**
A field formatted for entering a **valid phone number**.
**Best for:**
- Contact forms
- Employee directories
**Example:**
*Please enter your phone number.*
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#### 📧 **Email**
**What it is:**
A field formatted for a **valid email address**.
**Best for:**
- Communication or contact info
- Identifying users/respondents
**Example:**
*What is your company email?*
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#### **▦ Matrix**
**What it is:**
This question type allows you to create a table with rows and columns, where respondents can select their answers in a structured grid format. By default, each row allows only one answer (radio buttons), but you can enable multiple selection (checkboxes).
**Best for:**
It is useful when you want to measure opinions, satisfaction, or feedback across several items using the same scale.
**Example:**
Employee satisfaction survey – *“How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your job?”*
Rows: Workload, Communication with manager, Opportunities for development, Team collaboration, Work-life balance
Columns: Very dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, Neutral, Satisfied, Very satisfied
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#### 🔢 **Number**
**What it is:**
A numeric input field for **integers**.
**Best for:**
- Age
- Salary
- Quantity questions
**Example:**
*How many years have you been with the company?*
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#### ⭐ **Star Rating**
**What it is:**
An interactive **star-based rating system**. Star scale is customizable (1–10 stars).
**Best for:**
- Quick, intuitive satisfaction ratings
- Visual engagement
**Example:**
*Rate your overall satisfaction with our internal training program.*
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