Slider
The Slider question type provides an interactive way for respondents to select a value along a continuous scale. It’s visually engaging and works well for ratings, percentages, and numeric ranges.
When to Use
- Satisfaction or sentiment ratings
- Likelihood or probability questions
- Price sensitivity research
- Effort or difficulty ratings
- Any continuous scale measurement
Adding a Slider Question
- Click Add Question in the Survey Editor
- Select Slider from the question types
- Enter your question text
- Configure the scale range and labels
- Set the default position (optional)
Configuration Options
Scale Settings
| Setting | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum value | Starting point of scale | 0 |
| Maximum value | End point of scale | 100 |
| Step size | Increment between values | 1, 5, or 10 |
| Default value | Starting position | Middle of scale |
Display Options
- Show value - Display the current selected number
- Show scale labels - Show min/max labels
- Custom labels - Add text at each end (e.g., “Not at all” to “Extremely”)
- Show tick marks - Display increment markers on the scale
Label Examples
| Use Case | Min Label | Max Label |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction | Very Dissatisfied | Very Satisfied |
| Likelihood | Not at all likely | Extremely likely |
| Agreement | Strongly Disagree | Strongly Agree |
| Effort | Very Easy | Very Difficult |
| Percentage | 0% | 100% |
Best Practices
- Use clear endpoints - Label both ends of the scale clearly
- Choose appropriate range - 0-10 or 0-100 are common and intuitive
- Consider step size - Smaller steps for precision, larger for simplicity
- Set sensible default - Middle position or no default to avoid bias
- Keep it simple - One slider per question works best
Use Cases
Customer Satisfaction
“How satisfied are you with our service?” [Slider: 0-10, “Not Satisfied” to “Completely Satisfied”]
Likelihood to Recommend
“How likely are you to recommend us to a friend?” [Slider: 0-10, “Not Likely” to “Very Likely”]
Price Sensitivity
“What is the maximum you would pay for this product?” [Slider: £0-£100, showing value]
Effort Score
“How easy was it to complete your task today?” [Slider: 1-7, “Very Difficult” to “Very Easy”]
Percentage Allocation
“What percentage of your budget goes to marketing?” [Slider: 0%-100%]
Slider vs. Other Rating Types
| Question Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Slider | Continuous scales, precise values, engaging UX |
| Star Rating | Quick visual ratings, familiar format |
| NPS | Standardized 0-10 loyalty measurement |
| Matrix Rating | Rating multiple items on same scale |
Mobile Experience
- Sliders are touch-friendly on mobile devices
- The draggable handle is sized for finger taps
- Value displays clearly as users drag
- Works well in both portrait and landscape
Analyzing Results
Slider responses provide:
- Average value - Mean of all responses
- Distribution chart - See how responses spread across the scale
- Standard deviation - Measure of response variance
- Percentiles - 25th, 50th, 75th percentile values
Tips for Better Data
- Avoid default values - Can bias responses toward the middle
- Use consistent scales - Same range across similar questions
- Test the interaction - Ensure smooth dragging experience
- Consider the context - Some audiences prefer simple number scales
Related Question Types
- Star Rating - Visual star-based ratings
- Net Promoter Score - Standardized 0-10 scale
- Matrix/Rating Scale - Rate multiple items
- Multiple Choice - Discrete options
Tip: Sliders work great for questions where you want more granular data than a 5-point scale provides, while still being quick and engaging for respondents.
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