In this article we cover:
- What is a text poll
- How to set up a text poll
- How to display the responses of a text poll
- How to display the correct answer of a text poll
- How to adjust the text in Present view
1. What is a text poll?
The text poll or open-ended questions allows participants to enter a text-based response of up to 2,000 characters. By asking an open-ended question, you are giving your participants the opportunity to answer whatever they like, without limiting or influencing them with predefined answers. Participants can also use emojis in their text responses. Note that participants are only allowed to submit one text response per poll.
2. How to set up a text poll
In the Polls section select the '+ Add Content' button.
Select 'Text' as the poll type.
Enter the 'Question title' or question of your poll. It is optional to add rich text formatting (bold, underline, italics, paragraph break) to the question title.
If you prefer, add an image to the poll question by clicking on the picture icon. Either upload a preferred image from your computer or use the built-in library of licensed images. (If you have a Free account, you will not have access to this feature.)
If you choose, add a correct answer. Otherwise leave it blank.
Optional - add custom settings for your poll. Then press 'Create'.
3. How to display the responses of a text poll
When displaying the results of a text question, both the presentation view and participants' devices will show responses in columns. If a response is longer than the display box, click on the response to enlarge it and view the full answer. Click again to shrink it back to its original size.
4. How to display the correct answer of a text poll
This feature allows one to set up the correct answer for text polling as well.
When displaying a correct answer, the Present view will highlight it in color and mark it with a check symbol. The correct answer will also be shown in the participant app.
5. How to adjust the text size in Present view
If you need to change the font size based on your screen setup or audience visibility, you can easily do so in Present view. Click the three dots on the control bar and use the slider to increase or decrease the text size. This will adjust both the poll results and the correct answer explanation. To hide the slider again, simply click anywhere on the Present view.
Watch this short video for ideas on how to use text polls in breakout sessions.
This video explains how to get large quantities of text into your Vevox text poll.
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