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  1. Question Types Guide

    Did you know Alchemer has 43 different question types? Don't be overwhelmed though; this guide covers each question type, what each looks like, and when to use them. Review the below list of question types, starting with the basic and most commonly-used question types and ending with the most advanced. Visit each question's full tutorial linked below to learn more.
  2. Customizing Your Alchemer Profile Picture

    Here is the process for customizing your profile picture that displays in the Alchemer dashboard.  To customize your Alchemer profile picture you must have a Gravatar account. Your email address for both the Alchemer and Gravatar accounts must b...
  3. How do I set up a question so that respondents are required to answer?

    Looking to require that respondents answer a given question? You can do this in three simple clicks. Edit your question. Check the Require this question option. Save Question.
  4. Add or Remove Page Breaks

    To insert a page break, simply hover where you wish to split your pages and click the Page Break button.
  5. How Does Each Question Report?

    Alchemer has 43 different question types Depending on the question you decide to use to collect data in your survey, you will get a different default reporting element within the Standard Report.
  6. Alchemer Glossary

    We strive to make things as plain and easy to understand as possible. But, with the breadth of our features and functionality, there are a lot of things to know. We never want you to feel left out in the dark; that's why we created this glossary.
  7. Using Alchemer Help Documentation

    In this tutorial we will cover how to take advantage of Alchemer's Need Help menu to get the answers you need, when you need them.
  8. Reorder Questions

    To move a question, click and hold the crosshairs icon on the far right of your question. Then simply drag your question to its desired location and release.
  9. Need Help Choosing Your Question Type?

    Upon creation, questions will default to the Radio Buttons question type. This commonly-used type of question allows respondents to select a single choice from a list. If this question type doesn't fit the bill for the question you are asking you can select a different question type from the question type dropdown menu.
  10. Create a Survey

    Begin at the beginning! This short slide deck will walk you through the steps of creating your first survey. Learn how to add pages, select question types and add answer options.