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Opinion Scale

Configure a flexible numeric button scale with optional end labels

The Opinion scale element collects a single value from a horizontal row of numbered buttons. The range is more flexible than NPS: you choose whether the scale starts at 0 or 1, and how many steps (points) it has.

When to use

  • Agreement, likelihood, or satisfaction when you need a custom range (for example 1–5, 1–7, or 0–10)
  • When NPS’s fixed 0–10 wording does not fit your survey

Customization options

When editing an Opinion scale question, you can configure the following properties:

OptionDescription
Question TextThe main question shown to the respondent (required).
DescriptionOptional markdown helper text below the question.
Error MessageMessage shown when validation fails (for example if the question is required).
Required fieldRespondent must pick a value before continuing.
Start value0 or 1 — the lowest number on the scale.
StepsNumber of points on the scale: 5 through 11. The visible range is start through start + steps − 1 (for example start 0 and 11 steps → 0–10).
Minimum / Maximum labelsOptional text at the low and high ends of the scale.
Next button labelLabel for the continue action (per language when translations are enabled).
Show question titleToggle visibility of the question title.
Text alignmentAlignment for title and description.
SlugStable identifier for integrations or exports.
Secondary settingsValidations and visibility rules where supported.

Viewing responses

Scale responses appear in the Response Summary for your form, alongside other quantitative questions.

For form-wide controls such as numbering and default button labels, see Other Fields Configuration.

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