Add a code list to a question

Add a code list to a drop-down, checkbox, or radio button type question to automatically populate the answer options with a predefined data set.

Make sure you have already created a code list. For step-by-step instructions, see Create a code list.

Note:

Custom code lists that you create on the Code List tab (in a study's settings) are displayed in the Code List dialog box when you choose to apply a code list to a question. For more information, see Create a custom code list.

To add a code list to a question:

1. Access the Draft version of a study as described in Open a study's design.
2. Make sure you are on the Data Collection tab.
3. In your form, select the drop-down, checkbox, or radio button type question.
4. In the upper-right corner of the selected question, click Code List.
   The Code List dialog box opens.
5. On the left pane, select the code list you want to add.
6. In the lower right, click Use Selected List.