Validation for a Side-By-Side - I have two columns, with options on the left (Col 1), a statement, and then options on the right (Col 2). I want to only allow them to choose one item per row (statement)...so only one in either Col 1 or Col 2. NOTE: I can do it using a lot of custom validation with tons of conditions (I have a LOT of statements), so i’m looking for a more elegant (less tedious) way. I dreamt of using a total count by column - but it isn’t available. I tried scoring, but I can’t do a validation based on the score…Anyone have any ideas? Very open to J/S solutions

If the question is about showing 2 items to the respondent and asking them to pick the extent they lean toward one or the other, you might be able to use a Bipolar matrix:Without the availability of setChoiceValue() for Side-By-Side questions, I think the only way a radio button can be deselected is by selecting another radio button within that column. So you'd either have to include a Not Applicable option within each column and use JavaScript to select it when an option in the other column is selected, or use checkboxes which can be checked and unchecked with JavaScript directly to enforce exclusivity across the row.For the checkbox option, for both columns in the Side-By-Side, try changing the answer type to Multiple Answer (checkboxes) and then add the below to the question's JavaScript in the OnReady section. It will uncheck other checkboxes in a row except the one being clicked on:Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnReady(function(){/*Place your JavaScript here to run when the page is fully displayed*/const rows = document.querySelectorAll('.Choice'); rows.forEach(row => { const checkboxes = row.querySelectorAll('input[type="checkbox"]'); checkboxes.forEach(checkbox => { checkbox.addEventListener('change', function() { if (this.checked) { checkboxes.forEach(cb => { if (cb !== this) { cb.checked = false; } }); } }); }); });});

Woot Woot! I owe you @Tom_1842!Thanks @pamelalbeck!That worked! I DEFINITELY need to document that. SO much better for my customer. No validation to put in, it won’t allow two in a row! Thanks again,Marty

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