Create a Multiple Choice Grid question

Ask participants to select one or more answers for a series of question items.

Classic view

For desktop participants, question items appear as rows while categories appear as columns, and participants may select one or more answer options for each row. For mobile participants, question items appear as collapsible sections containing answer options, and participants may select one or more answer options in each section.

Multiple Choice Grid question from the participant's perspective

Modern view Table Sample modern desktop view: Carousel In modern view, carousel is available as a display option for desktop participants. Carousel is also the default display option whenever: Participants are on mobile devices. There are 7+ columns and the screen is less than 900 pixels wide. There are 12 columns and the screen is less than 1280 pixels wide. One grid row appears at a time as a statement card. Participants answer each card. Arrow buttons allow them to go to the prior card or the next one. The bottom panel allows participants to navigate between cards and shows which cards were completed (completed cards appear with a green check mark). Participants can click the incomplete cards to open them directly and respond. Sample modern view: Sample classic desktop view: Sample classic mobile view:

1. From the Survey Builder Toolbox, under Questions do one of the following:
   • Drag the Multiple Choice Grid question to the Table of Contents.
   • Click the Multiple Choice Grid question.
   
2. In the Table of Contents, click the Multiple Choice Grid question.
   Result: The Edit Pane appears.
3. Optional: Edit the Question name.

   Question names:

   • Should be unique.
   • Can contain symbols and all alphanumeric characters.
   • Are not displayed to participants.
4. In the Question text field, enter the question text.
   Note: The recommended character limit is 2500.
5. If this is a modern survey, select a display option:
   • Table
   • Carousel

     In carousel view:

     • The Columns are Answers.
     • The Rows are Statements.
6. In the Columns fields, enter the category text.
   Tip:

   • The recommended character limit is 40.
   • To create a line break within an answer, type Shift+Enter if you are on a PC, or Shift+Return if you are on a Mac.
   • To create a new column, type Enter if you are on a PC, or Return if you are on a Mac.
   • To enter multiple columns at the same time, click Add Columns in Batch. For more information, see Add answers in a batch.
7. Optional: Add another column by clicking Add under the column fields.
   Note: In a classic survey, the maximum number of columns is 12. (This limit does not apply to modern surveys.) Column text and row images will be resized to fit the screen.
8. In the Rows fields, enter the row text.
   Tip:

   • To create a line break within an answer, type Shift+Enter if you are on a PC, or Shift+Return if you are on a Mac.
   • To create a new row, type Enter if you are on a PC, or Return if you are on a Mac.
   • To enter multiple values at the same time, click Add Rows in Batch. For more information, see Add answers in a batch.
9. Optional: Add another row by clicking Add under the row fields.
10. Optional: Add an image to a row.
    1. Click Add Image.
       

       Note: The maximum file size is 2 MB.
    2. In the Assets Library, select the image or upload a new one.
    3. In the Alternative text field, type a description of the image that can be understood by text-only readers.
    4. Click Select.
11. Optional: Move a column or row by doing one of the following:
    • Grab the Handle on the left side of the column or row and move it up or down.
    • Click Options, and select Move up or Move down.
12. Optional: Delete a column or row by clicking Delete next to the column or row.
    
13. Optional: Set column behavior.

    Option	Description
    Show columns in	Controls the order in which columns are displayed. Options include: Authored order Random order Rotated order
    Repeat column labels every	Controls whether column labels are displayed at certain row intervals. This is useful if you have a large grid and do not want participants to have to scroll up and down constantly. Note: This setting is available in classic surveys only. In modern surveys, by default, column headers are sticky when participants scroll up and down large Grid questions.

14. Optional: Set row behavior.

    Option	Description
    Show rows in	Controls the order in which rows are displayed. Options include: Authored order Random order Rotated order
    Require participant to answer	Controls how many rows participants must answer to proceed to the next question.
    Participant must select (min and max) answers per row	Controls how many check boxes or answers participants must select for each row. Note: Even if you have this set to No minimum, participants must still select at least one answer. This is because in situations where the participant only has to answer a subset of rows, there is no way to tell whether the participant skipped a row or actively ignored it. To ensure you are collecting high-quality data, and provide participants who choose not to answer a way to proceed, include an N/A or off-scale answer option.

15. Optional: Once you have authored your question, you can also:
    • Format the question
    • Pipe answers or variables into the question or answer text
    • Set the answer behavior
    • Define how participants move through the survey
    • Hide the question
    • Duplicate the question
    • Delete the question
16. Optional: To preview the question in desktop or mobile view, in the Edit Pane, click Preview.
    
    Result: A preview of your survey appears, starting with the selected question.

    Note: Preview in mobile view simulates the mobile experience. For best results, preview your question on a mobile device.

Large Grid questions in modern surveys

In Grid questions with many rows, the column headers are sticky as participants scroll up and down.

In wide Grid questions, up to 7 columns can be displayed in a screen that's 900 pixels wide. If there are more than 7 columns or the screen is narrower than 900 pixels, the grid automatically converts to a carousel.

In extra-wide Grid questions, up to 12 columns can be displayed in a screen that's 1280 pixels wide. If the screen is narrower than 1280 pixels, the grid automatically converts to a carousel.

Note: Wide and extra-wide Grid questions may appear as carousels in the survey preview if your screen isn't wide enough. To preview them as grids, get a test activity link.