Custom Scripting
hideOption

Description

This function will help you to hide a specific answer option in a survey when the respondents are answering the survey.


Syntax

$survey.hideOption("Question Code","Option Index");


Example Script

Based on the answer options selected in the source question(Q1) we can display the same answer options under the followup question(Q2).

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        /* get options selected in Q1 */
        var arr = $survey.getSelectedOptions("Q1");
        console.log(arr);
        /* check if Soccer is selected in Q1, if selected hide 1st option of Q2  */
        if (jQuery.inArray("Soccer", arr) == -1) {
                $survey.hideOption("Q2", 1);
            }
        if (jQuery.inArray("Cricket", arr) == -1) {
                $survey.hideOption("Q2", 2);
            }
        if (jQuery.inArray("Basketball", arr) == -1) {
                $survey.hideOption("Q2", 3);
            }
        if (jQuery.inArray("Hockey", arr) == -1) {
                $survey.hideOption("Q2", 4);
            }
        if (jQuery.inArray("Baseball", arr) == -1) {
                $survey.hideOption("Q2", 5);
            }

Example Survey: Survey Link


Supported Question Types

  • Multiple Choice: Select One
  • Multiple Choice: Select Many
  • Multiple Choice: Drop Down
  • Basic Matrix: Multi-Point Scales
  • Basic Matrix: Checkbox/Multi-Select
  • Basic Matrix: Spreadsheet
  • Image Chooser: Select One
  • Image Chooser: Select Many
  • Image Chooser: Select Rating
  • Graphical Rating: Text Slider
  • Graphical Rating: Numeric Slider

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