How to Create a Yes or No Follow-Up Question in Microsoft Forms
Question details
The user wants to conditionally display a follow-up text question based on whether a respondent selects 'Yes' or 'No'.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Designing a customized survey or questionnaire where specific answers require further elaboration.
- Observed behavior
- The goal is to dynamically show a text question only when a respondent selects a specific answer, such as prompting for feedback after choosing 'No'.
Ensure you have already added both the primary 'Yes/No' choice question and the secondary follow-up text question to your form before setting up the conditional logic.
Use Branching Logic for Conditional Follow-Up Questions
The most effective way to show a follow-up text field based on a specific answer is by using the built-in branching feature.
Branching logic allows your form to dynamically change based on respondent answers. By configuring branching on a choice question, you can seamlessly direct users to specific follow-up questions or skip them ahead.
Click on your primary Yes/No choice question to make it active. Click the 'More settings for question' icon (three dots) in the bottom right corner of the question, and select 'Add branching'.
On the Branching Options page, locate the 'No' option. Click the drop-down menu next to it and select the specific text question you want to appear as the follow-up.
Next to the 'Yes' option, click the drop-down menu and select 'Next question', 'End of form', or direct them to the next relevant section to safely skip the follow-up field.
Click 'Back' at the top of the branching design page to return to your normal form editor. Preview your form to test the dynamic behavior.
Add an 'Other' Option to Choice Questions
If you simply want to allow a custom response without creating a completely separate question, you can add an 'Other' option to your multiple-choice question.
Easily Build Forms with Conditional Logic in WPS Office
Need to create dynamic surveys, quizzes, or questionnaires? WPS Forms offers intuitive drag-and-drop tools and smart logic features to help you collect and analyze data efficiently.
- 1. Launch WPS Form: Open WPS Office, navigate to the 'Apps' tab, and click on 'WPS Form' to create a new blank survey or choose from a template.
- 2. Add your questions: Insert your primary Yes/No question and your required follow-up text fields into the form canvas.
- 3. Apply smart logic: Use the form logic settings to define which follow-up question instantly appears based on the user's previous selection.
- 4. Publish and share: Click publish to generate a shareable link or QR code, then automatically compile the received responses into a WPS Spreadsheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I direct users to an entire section instead of just one follow-up question?
Yes. If you have multiple follow-up questions, it is highly recommended to group them into a 'Section'. You can then use the branching logic drop-down to route the user to that specific Section rather than a single question.
Why isn't the branching option appearing in my form?
The 'Add branching' option is located under the three-dot menu on individual questions. If it seems to be missing, ensure you have multiple questions created; branching requires at least one subsequent question or section to route respondents towards.
Can I make the follow-up text question mandatory?
Yes, you can toggle the 'Required' switch on the follow-up text question. Users who are routed to this question via branching will be forced to answer it, while users who bypass it will still be able to submit the form without issues.
