I would like to make the "Other" row of a matrix question optional, so people only need to answer when they write their own option in the text bar beside "Other."
        
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            No, we cant.
Once we select "Force response" then all row will be forced.
However, instead of selecting force response, you can use "custom validation"
https://www.qualtrics.com/support/survey-platform/survey-module/editing-questions/validation/#CustomValidation
                
    
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