Qualtrics: Forcing Allow Text Entry

Overview

This article explains how to require respondents to enter a written response when using a "Write-in" option in a Qualtrics question. This ensures that if someone selects the write-in choice, they must type in the text box before moving on or submitting the survey.

Considerations

• Requires access to Qualtrics survey editor
• Only applies to questions with a "Allow Text Entry" option enabled
• "Force response" allies only to the text entry, not the whole question
• Works best for validation when additional detail is required

Steps

1. Open your survey in Qualtrics.
2. Locate the question with a "Write-in" option.
3. Click the "Write-in" option, then the dropdown menu that appears.
   
4. Select "Allow Text Entry"
5. Open the dropdown menu again.
6. Click "Text Entry Validation"
7. Select "Force Response"
   

Tip

Use this feature when you want to prevent blank "Other" responses and ensure meaningful data collection.