How do I make option "other" a mandatory field after select_multiple or_other in a multiple response question?

[Mfidelis]

Hi,
I have a multiple-response question. I want to make sure that when a respondent picks other, it becomes a mandatory field. I am using select_multiple or_other option. I do not want to keep on using the option if selected(${}) true.

[Kal_Lam]

Welcome to the community @Mfidelis! Maybe this post discussed previously should show you how to do it. In the meantime would also request you to go through the post thoroughly as I have also outlined the negative aspect of using the same:

Problem with exporting "or_other" data

Hi @ibagur, Welcome to the community! We would advise uses to use the following method to handle other responses as outlined in the support article User-Specified “Other” Responses for Multiple-Choice Questions. This method of using the other should solve your issue. Besides, it seems that you are using the following method as outlined in the image below: In the survey tab of your xlsform: [image] In the choices tab of your xlsform: [image] Reference xlsform: or_other examples.xlsx (10.9…

[Mfidelis]

Thanks Kal_lam,

This is exactly what am using. However, if I wanted to know how I can make the option of others mandatory such that once they choose other, then they have to specify them.

[Kal_Lam]

You could do it as outlined in the post discussed previously:

How to design a survey form with multiple select questions

Hi @luswetiopicho, Would you mind having a look at this simple workaround that i have done. In the survey tab of your xlsform: [Image 1] In the choices tab of your xlsform: [Image 2] Data entry screen as seen in Enketo: [Image 3] Reference xlsform: Select Multiple (Others).xlsx (11.1 KB) Have a great day!

We also have a support article User-Specified “Other” Responses for Multiple-Choice Questions for this. Maybe you would like to go through it as well too.

[luswetiopicho]

Revisited this with another questionnaire where you need to select multiple animals and each of the selection you explain. It still worked so well. Thanks for keeping this here!