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Introduction

This page offers you a visual overview of all available question types. You can also see it as a starting point from where you can get to different wiki sections that explain in detail every question type.

The LimeSurvey download package includes a sample survey which includes all question types. You'll find it in your "/docs/demosurveys/" directory. Import each of them and try every question type!

Please note that a LimeSurvey survey consists of question groups which contain one or more question. Therefore, you have to create a question group first before you can start adding questions to your survey. For more details on question groups, access the following wiki section.

Tipologie di domande

To change the type of a question, you have to first access the panel from where you edit the respective question. Then, click on the General options tab located in the right part of the screen:

Then, select the desired form for your question from the Select question type menu (check also the screenshots to choose the right question type for your inquiry):

Check our introduction on questions for some basic information.

The following question styles can be used within a survey in LimeSurvey:

Subquestions

Solitamente ad una domanda corrisponde un gruppo di risposte, ma in alcuni casi (ad es. per le domande della tipologia "Array" o matrice) una domanda contiene al suo interno più sottodomande, alle quali l'intervistato dovrà rispondere (spesso utilizzando una lista predifinita di risposte o una scala di valori).

La tipologia di domanda più complessa è la "Scelta (testi)", in cui l'intervistato deve inserire una risposta per ciascuna combinazione della matrice visualizzata. In questi casi ciascun valore costituisce una risposta e la domanda sarà struttura con due liste di sotto-domande (la prima presente nelle righe e la seconda nelle colonne)

Arrays o Matrici

The Array question type further extends the List question type. Using this question type, a matrix can be displayed where the left column is represented by a subquestion, while each row is represented by the same set of answer options. The text of the question can be either a specific question or a description.

In terms of output there is no difference in how responses are stored compared to List (Radio) question type. The given answer is stored in a separate column in the result table for both question types.

The most flexible array types are Array, Array (Text) and Array (Numbers)'. However, LimeSurvey also supports a number of array types which have predefined answer options (e.g., Array 5 point choice).

To quickly understand the basics of array-type questions, check the following video tutorial.

Array

An array allows you to create a set of subquestions. Each of them uses the same set of answer options. For example, you can use this question type when you need feedback on several aspects of a particular product.

Find out more about the Array question type...

Scelta (punteggio 1-5)

It is an array type that is prefilled with answer choices. An 1 to 5 scale is used. A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is not mandatory.

Hint: If you need scales other than 5 points, use the general array question type.

Example: Array 5 point choice example.zip

Find out more about the 5 Point Choice Array question type...

Scelta (punteggio 1-10)

It is an array question type that is prefilled with answer choices on a 1 to 10 scale. A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is not mandatory.

Hint: If you need to use another scale, change the question type to the general array question type.

Example: Array 10 point choice example.zip

Find out more about the 10 Point Choice Array question type...

Scelta (Sì/No/Non so)

It is an array question type that is prefilled with the following answer choices: "Yes", "No", and "Uncertain". You can also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory.

Example: Array Yes No Uncertain Example.zip

The "No answer" option is displayed if the question is not mandatory.

Find out more about the Yes/No/Uncertain Array question type...

Scelta (Aumenta/Uguale/Diminuisce)

It is an array type that is prefilled with the following answer choices: "Increase", "Same", and "Decrease". A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is set to be not mandatory.

Example: Array increase decrease example.zip

Find out more about the Increase/Same/Decrease Array question type...

Array per colonna

This question type is the same as an array, except the subquestion and answer axes are swapped.

Example: Array by column example.zip

Find out more about the Array by Column question type...

Array con doppia scala

This question type provides two scales of answer options for each subquestion. A heading can be set for each scale from the question display options:

You can also set a special question attribute to use this question type with dropdown boxes:

Example 1: Dual Scale Example.zip

Example 2: Dual Scale Dropdown Example.zip

Find out more about the Array Dual Scale question type...

Array (Numeri)

This question types allows survey administrators to a create large arrays with numbered dropdown boxes with a set of subquestions on the "y-axis", and another set of subquestions on the "x-axis".

You can also set a special question attribute to use this question type with checkboxes:

Example 1: Example_Array_Numbers

Example 2: Example_Array_Numbers_Checkboxes

Find out more about the numbers Array question type...

Array (Texts)

The Array (Text) question type allows for an array of text boxes with a set of subquestions as the "y-axis", and another set of subquestions as the "x-axis".

Example: Array_Texts_Example_text.zip

Find out more about the text Array question type...

Domande con maschera

Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'.

Data

This question type can be used to ask for a certain date, time or a combination of both date and time. The values can be selected by the participants either from a popup calendar or from dropdown boxes. Validation, minimum, and/or maximum dates can be chosen by the survey administrator. Various date and time formats are supported.

Example: Example_Date_Time.zip

Find out more about the Date question type...

Caricamento file

The file upload question type can be used to collect file(s) from a user in response to a question. For example, a company with employment opportunities could use this question type to request the candidate to submit/upload his or her updated CV, as well as any other scanned documents in the employment survey.

Example: File upload question type.zip

Find out more about the File Upload question type...

Genere

This question type collects gender information ("Male" or "Female") from the respondents.

Example: Gender question type.zip

The "No answer" option is displayed if the question is not mandatory.

You may also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory.

Find out more about the Gender question type...

Cambio lingua

This question type allows the user to change the language of the survey. Users can choose from a dropdown list, the language in which they wish to have the survey questions displayed.

The dropdown list includes the base language (which is selected when the survey is created for the first time) and the additional ones (they can be edited from the general settings panel).

Example: Language switch question type

Find out more about the Language Switch question type...

Inserimento numerico

This question types asks the survey participant to enter a single number.

Example: Question_example_numerical_input.zip.

Find out more about the Numerical Input question type...

Inserimento numerico multiplo

This question type is a variation of the "Numerical input" question type. It allows multiple text boxes to be created, each of them allowing the survey respondents to enter only numbers. Each text box corresponds to an subquestion, the subquestion text being the label for the input.

Example: Multiple_numerical_input_question_type_example.zip

Find out more about the Multiple numerical input question type...

Classifica

This question type allows you to present your survey participants a list of possible answers/options, which they may then rank according to their preferences.

Example: Question type ranking.zip.

Find out more about the Ranking question type...

Visualizza testo

This question type does not collect any input from the respondent. It just simply displays text. It can be used to provide further instructions or a design break in the survey.

Please note that you can write in the text of this question also html or javascript. In this way, you can use this question for other purposes.

Example: Text_display_example.zip

Find out more about the Text Display question type...

Sì/No

Survey administrators can collect "Yes" or "No" responses from the respondents with the help of this question type.

Example: Yes/No question type example.

Find out more about the Yes/No question type...

Equazione

Hint: Unlike all other question types, if an equation is hidden, it is still computed, its value being stored in the database.

Hint: Equation question type allow to assign a value to another Question. See how to use assignment Operator.

No HTML tag can be saved in the database due to security concerns.

This question type lets the author create an equation (e.g., a calculation or tailored report) and save it in a database variable. Equations can use any syntax supported by ExpressionScript. If you are handling numeric values make sure that you use the advanced question setting "Numbers only" as explained below.

You may find below an example on how to use this question type:

Example: Limesurvey_survey_BMIsample.lss.zip.

Find out more about the Equation question type...

Domande a scelta multipla

Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes.

Scelta multipla

This question type can collect input of multiple selections through checkboxes.

Example: Multiple choice question type example.

Find out more about the Multiple Choice Question type...

Scelta multipla con commenti

This question type can collect input of multiple selections through checkboxes, while allowing the user to provide additional comments.

Example: Multiple choice with questions example.zip

Find out more about the Multiple Choice With Comments question type...

Domande a risposta singola

Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option.

Attribuzione punteggio (1-5)

This question shows a horizontal 1 to 5 scale from where the survey participants can select a single answer option.

Example: Single choice question example.zip

Find out more about the 5 Point Choice question type...

Elenco (Menù Dropdown)

This question type collects input from a dropdown list menu. You can also create subcategories within this list by making use of the "Category separator" attribute.

Example: List dropdown question.zip

Find out more about the List Dropdown question type...

Elenco (Pulsanti Radio)

This question type collects input from a list of radio buttons.

Example: List_radio_example.zip

Find out more about the List Radio question type...

Lista con commento

This question type displays a list of radio buttons, while allowing the participants to provide a additional comment with their submission.

Example: List_with_comment_example.zip

Find out more about the List with comment question type...

Domande di tipo testo

LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the attributes of the question which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field.

Furthermore text input can be validated by using regular expressions.

Testo breve

This question type collects a single line of text input.

Example: Short_free_text_question.zip

Find out more about the Short Free Text question type...

Testo lungo

This question type collects multiple lines of text input.

Example: Long_free_text_example.zip

Find out more about the Long Free Text question type...

Testo libero maxi

This question type collect multiple lines of text input, allowing more text to be typed in.

Example: Huge_free_text_example.zip

Find out more about the Huge Free Text question type...

Testo breve multiplo

This question type is a variation on the "Short Text" question type which allows more than one text entry per question. The user first defines the question and can then add additional text boxes by adding 'Answers'. Each answer becomes the label of the new text box.

Example: Multiple_short_text_example.zip

Find out more about the Multiple Short Text question type...

Formattazione delle domande

E' possibile creare un layout/formattazione generale di base per le domande utilizzando i files CSS. Per ulteriori informazioni consultare Stile di formattazione con CSS

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 __TOC__
-=Informazioni generali=
-In questa pagina verrà fatta una panoramica generale su tutte le tipologie di domande presenti in LimeSurvey, per poi passare ai dettagli di ciascuna tipologia.
+=Introduction=
-Nel pacchetto di installazione di LimeSurvey è presente inoltre un esempio di indagine che contiene tutti i tipi di domande. L'esempio si trova nella cartella salvata, è poi possibile importarlo e provarlo!
+This page offers you a visual overview of all available question types. You can also see it as a starting point from where you can get to different wiki sections that explain in detail every question type.
-<div class="simplebox">'''Nota:''' In LimeSurvey un'indagine è composta da gruppi di domande che contengono poi uno o più domande. Di conseguenza, prima di inserire una domanda è necessario aver già creato un gruppo di domande.</div>
+<div class="simplebox">[[File:help.png]] The LimeSurvey download package includes a sample survey which includes all question types. You'll find it in your "/docs/demosurveys/" directory. Import each of them and try every question type!</div>
-=Sottodomande=
+Please note that a LimeSurvey survey consists of question groups which contain one or more question. Therefore, you have to '''create a question group first''' before you can start adding questions to your survey. For more details on question groups, access the following [[Question groups - introduction|wiki section]].
-Il significato di sottodomande è stato introdotto dalla versione di LimeSurvey 1.90 e successive. Tuttavia le sottodomande esistevano anche nelle versioni precedenti anche se denominate in modo diverso e spesso nascoste dalle [[Label sets]]. Con la versione 1.90 la loro definizione diventa più chiara e intuitiva.
-==Cosa sono le sottodomande==
+=Tipologie di domande=
+To change the type of a question, you have to first access the panel from where you edit the respective question. Then, click on the '''General options''' tab located in the right part of the screen:
+<center>[[File:Question_type_button_location.png]]</center>
+Then, select the desired form for your question from the ''Select question type'' menu (check also the screenshots to choose the right question type for your inquiry):
+<center>[[File:Question type - 2.png]]</center>
+{{Note|Check our [[Questions - introduction|introduction on questions]] for some basic information.}}
+<hr width="50%" style="margin:auto">
+The following question styles can be used within a survey in LimeSurvey:
+*[[Question types#Arrays|Arrays]]
+*[[Question types#Mask questions|Mask questions]]
+*[[Question types#Multiple choice questions|Multiple choice questions]]
+*[[Question types#Single choice questions|Single choice questions]]
+*[[Question types#Text questions|Text questions]]
+===Subquestions===
 Solitamente ad una domanda corrisponde un gruppo di risposte, ma in alcuni casi (ad es. per le domande della tipologia "Array" o matrice) una domanda contiene al suo interno più sottodomande, alle quali l'intervistato dovrà rispondere (spesso utilizzando una lista predifinita di risposte o una scala di valori).
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 [[File:F_AFL.png]]
-La tipologia di domanda più complessa è la "Scelta (testi)", in cui l'intervistato deve inserire una risposta per ciascuna combinazione della matrice visualizzata. In questi casi ciascun valore costituisce una risposta e la domanda sarà struttura con due liste di sottodomande (la prima presente nelle righe e la seconda nelle colonne)
+La tipologia di domanda più complessa è la "Scelta (testi)", in cui l'intervistato deve inserire una risposta per ciascuna combinazione della matrice visualizzata. In questi casi ciascun valore costituisce una risposta e la domanda sarà struttura con due liste di sotto-domande (la prima presente nelle righe e la seconda nelle colonne)
 [[File:SC_MFT.png]]
-=Formattazione delle domande=
-E' possibile creare un layout/formattazione generale di base per le domande utilizzando i files CSS.
+==Arrays o Matrici==
-Per ulteriori informazioni consultare [[The template editor|#Styling_questions_with_CSS|styling questions with CSS]]
-=Tipologie di domande=
+The ''Array question type'' further extends the ''List question type''. Using this question type, a matrix can be displayed where the left column is represented by a subquestion, while each row is represented by the same set of answer options. The text of the question can be either a specific question or a description.
-==Arrays o Matrici==
+In terms of output there is no difference in how responses are stored compared to ''List (Radio)'' question type. The given answer is stored in a separate column in the result table for both question types.
-La tipologia "Array" (spesso definita come "Array flessibile") comprende diverse versioni che verranno esposte nel dettaglio in seguito.
+The most flexible array types are ''Array'', ''Array (Text)'' and ''Array (Numbers)'. However, LimeSurvey also supports a number of array types which have predefined answer options (e.g., ''Array 5 point choice'').
-Grazie a questa tipologia, la domanda verrà visualizzata come una matrice in cui:
--le righe corrispondono alle sottodomande
--le colonne corrispondono alle risposte selezionabili.
-In questi casi la domanda potrà contenere un quesito specifico oppure guidare l'utente nella compilazione.
-In termini di output (file con le risposte degli intervistati) verrà creata una variabile/colonna per ciascuna sottodomanda, alla stregua delle domande di tipo "Elenco (Pulsanti radio)".
+<div class='simplebox'> [[File:help.png]] To quickly understand the basics of array-type questions, check the following [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7134QebOQzY video tutorial].</div>
-Oltre alle tipologie più flessibili, come "Array","Array (numeri)" e "Scelta (testi)", LimeSurvey contiene una serie di matrici predefinite che semplicano la creazione dell'indagine.
 === Array===
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 Find out [[Question type - Array|more about the Array question type...]]
 ===Scelta (punteggio 1-5)===
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 {{:Question type - Array (5 point choice)|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Array (5 point choice)|more about the 5 point choice Array question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Array (5 point choice)|more about the 5 Point Choice Array question type...]]
 ===Scelta (punteggio 1-10)===
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 {{:Question type - Array (10 point choice)|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Array (10 point choice)|more about the 10 point choice Array question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Array (10 point choice)|more about the 10 Point Choice Array question type...]]
 ===Scelta (Sì/No/Non so)===
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 Find out [[Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)|more about the Yes/No/Uncertain Array question type...]]
 ===Scelta (Aumenta/Uguale/Diminuisce)===
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 Find out [[Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)|more about the Increase/Same/Decrease Array question type...]]
-===Array by column===
+===Array per colonna===
 {{:Question type - Array by column|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Array by column|more about the Array by column question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Array by column|more about the Array by Column question type...]]
-===Array dual scale===
+===Array con doppia scala===
 {{:Question type - Array dual scale|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Array dual scale|more about the Array dual scale question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Array dual scale|more about the Array Dual Scale question type...]]
 === Array (Numeri)===
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 Find out [[Question type - Array (Numbers)|more about the numbers Array question type...]]
-===Scelta (Testi)===
+===Array (Texts)===
 {{:Question type - Array (Texts)|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - Array (Texts) |more about the text Array question type...]]
-==Mask questions==
+==Domande con maschera==
 Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'.
 ===Data===
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 Find out [[Question type - Date |more about the Date question type...]]
 ===Caricamento file===
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 {{:Question type - File upload|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - File upload |more about the Date question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - File upload |more about the File Upload question type...]]
 ===Genere===
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 Find out [[Question type - Gender |more about the Gender question type...]]
 ===Cambio lingua===
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 {{:Question type - Language switch|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Language switch|more about the Language switch question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Language switch|more about the Language Switch question type...]]
 ===Inserimento numerico===
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 Find out [[Question type - Numerical input |more about the Numerical Input question type...]]
 ===Inserimento numerico multiplo===
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 Find out [[Question type - Multiple numerical input |more about the Multiple numerical input question type...]]
 ===Classifica===
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 Find out [[Question type - Ranking |more about the Ranking question type...]]
 ===Visualizza testo===
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 {{:Question type - Text display|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Text display|more about the Text display question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Text display|more about the Text Display question type...]]
-===Yes/No===
+===Sì/No===
 {{:Question type - Yes-No|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - Yes-No |more about the Yes/No question type...]]
-===Equation===
+===Equazione===
 {{:Question type - Equation|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - Equation|more about the Equation question type...]]
-==Multiple choice questions==
+==Domande a scelta multipla==
 Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes.
-===Multiple choice===
+===Scelta multipla===
 {{:Question type - Multiple choice|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice|more about the Multiple choice question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice|more about the Multiple Choice Question type...]]
-===Multiple choice with comments===
+===Scelta multipla con commenti===
 {{:Question type - Multiple choice with comments|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice with comments|more about the Multiple choice with comments question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice with comments|more about the Multiple Choice With Comments question type...]]
-==Single choice questions==
+==Domande a risposta singola==
 Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option.
-===5 point choice===
+===Attribuzione punteggio (1-5)===
 {{:Question type - 5 point choice|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - 5 point choice|more about the 5 point choice question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - 5 point choice|more about the 5 Point Choice question type...]]
-===List (Dropdown)===
+===Elenco (Menù Dropdown)===
 {{:Question type - List (Dropdown)|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - List (Dropdown)|more about the List Dropdown question type...]]
-===List (Radio)===
+===Elenco (Pulsanti Radio)===
 {{:Question type - List (Radio)|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - List (Radio)|more about the List Radio question type...]]
-===List with comment===
+===Lista con commento===
 {{:Question type - List with comment|transcludesection=short_description}}
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 Find out [[Question type - List with comment |more about the List with comment question type...]]
-==Text questions==
-LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the [[Advanced question settings]] which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field.
+==Domande di tipo testo==
-Furthermore text input can be validated by [[Using regular expressions]].
+LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the attributes of the question which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field.
-===Short free text===
+Furthermore text input can be validated by [[Using regular expressions|using regular expressions]].
+===Testo breve===
 {{:Question type - Short free text|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Short free text|more about the Short free text question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Short free text|more about the Short Free Text question type...]]
-===Long free text===
+===Testo lungo===
 {{:Question type - Long free text|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Long free text|more about the Long free text question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Long free text|more about the Long Free Text question type...]]
-===Huge free text===
+===Testo libero maxi===
 {{:Question type - Huge free text|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Huge free text|more about the Huge free text question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Huge free text|more about the Huge Free Text question type...]]
-===Multiple short text===
+===Testo breve multiplo===
 {{:Question type - Multiple short text|transcludesection=short_description}}
-Find out [[Question type - Multiple short text|more about the Multiple short text question type...]]
+Find out [[Question type - Multiple short text|more about the Multiple Short Text question type...]]
+=Formattazione delle domande=
+E' possibile creare un layout/formattazione generale di base per le domande utilizzando i files CSS.
+Per ulteriori informazioni consultare [[The template editor|Stile di formattazione con CSS]]

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