What this feature is, why you should use it and when
Description of "Edit Scales" page controls
This section explains what the "Edit Scales" is and why you should use it
What: This feature is used to add labels and assign values to your scale elements.
Why: This feature is useful to apply settings to the scale you are editing in all your report questions. To edit labels and values relative to a specific question, please consult the 'Edit Question and Answers' help chapter. .
We are about to describe you "Edit Scales" page controls
To edit the scales in the report questions you need to select the 'Edit Scales' option from the 'More Actions' drop-down box on the Report Items page.
Label Use the text boxes to create short descriptions or definitions for each scale item. This text will be used instead of the [original] scale item text in online report, export, PDF, crosstab tables.
Values You can assign different numerical values to the answer choices and scale items. These values will replace corresponding answer choices when you export your report to SPSS or Excel.
The values are set up by default. If you edit them you can reset them to default by clicking Retrieve defaults .
Note, if the option 'responses as % of total submitted surveys' is selected on Report Rules page, the 'No Response' item is added to the scale items for adding labels and assigning values.
Click Save to save your settings.
Click Back to return to the Report Items page.