Array (Texts)

Array (Texts)

Overview

The Array (Texts) question type provides a matrix of text boxes, with one set of sub-questions as the "y-axis" and another set of sub-questions as the "x-axis".

Adding This Question Type

Click the + button in the top bar and choose Array (Texts) from the Array group.

Related Question Types

The platform offers several similar array variations:

  • Array (Point choice) — Allows respondents to answer multiple sub-questions using identical response options
  • Array (Numbers) — Features numbered dropdown boxes organized on both axes
  • Array by column — Reverses the axis arrangement compared to standard arrays
  • Array dual scale — Presents two parallel answer scales for each sub-question

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