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Checkbox Question

A Checkbox question enables the end user to select or clear the box next to the question. When you add the Checkbox Question, the Add item - Checkbox Question panel appears, prompting to specify two required properties: Question text and Answer field. Only after filling out these required fields, you can edit the question further.

In some properties, such as Question text, Help text, or Default answer, you can also use Fields as part of the value. The Add field option is available when you create a new answer or edit an existing one. Answers containing a Field cannot be used to show or hide groups.

This type of question has the following properties:

Question text

The Question text field displays the question to the end user. You can use HTML syntax to format this text.

Read-only

Select this option to make the question read-only. When the Form is filled out, the default answer is displayed, and the user cannot change this value.

This option can be used in Forms only.

Answer field

Answers to questions are stored in the Answer field. This field can be used in the Master Template document. Click Select to select the location to save the answer to this particular question to. The available answer fields are shown in a drop-down list. The list of available answer fields can be configured in KCM Repository with the assistance of Field Sets.

Help text

Help text can be added to a question to provide additional information to the end user. By default, an info icon is displayed next to the question. If the end user moves the pointer over this info icon, the help text appears. Use HTML syntax to format this text.

Default answer

If a default answer is defined, the end user can see it in the answer field. The following options are available:

  • Checked

  • Unchecked

  • From field

Advanced

This feature is for advanced users only. We recommend that you do not enter or change IDs on this tab unless you are aware of the implications.

Every question in a Form is associated with a unique identifier (ID). If Question IDs are not present in a Form, they are automatically generated when a Form is saved. You can change such an ID manually on this tab. For more information, see the "Integration" chapter in the Kofax Communications Manager Core Developer's Guide.