Do NOT auto-check boxes if text entry is used

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I have a multiple choice question that allows multiple answers and has text entry that forces responses on some of the selections. Currently, if a respondent enters anything into the text entry box of an answer choice, that answer choice gets automatically checked. I do NOT want the answer choice to be auto-checked (i.e. if the respondent enters text into a text entry box, the selection remains unchecked unless the respondent checks it).Is there a way to turn the auto-checking off?

theresa890 · Accepted Answer

That’s alright, I appreciate your response! I made a workaround using a side-by-side question that has a column for text entry and a column for a checkbox.

rochak_khandelwal · Answer

This post contains AI generated content that may not be entirely accurate. Contact ​@AlonsoCfor further detailsHi ​@theresa890!By default, Qualtrics automatically checks a choice if the respondent types anything into the associated text entry box. Unfortunately, there’s no setting to disable that behavior via the UI. But you can override it using a bit of JavaScript.Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnload(function () {  const questionContainer = this.getQuestionContainer();  const checkboxes = questionContainer.querySelectorAll('input[type="checkbox"]');  const textboxes = questionContainer.querySelectorAll('input[type="text"]');  textboxes.forEach((textbox, i) => {    textbox.addEventListener('input', () => {      // Only uncheck if it was auto-checked (not manually toggled)      if (!checkboxes[i].dataset.userClicked) {        checkboxes[i].checked = false;      }    });  });  checkboxes.forEach((checkbox) => {    checkbox.addEventListener('click', () => {      checkbox.dataset.userClicked = true;    });  });});Make sureto placethis code in the question’s JavaScript editor (click on the gear icon > Add JavaScript), and matchthis script to your specific question layout if you’ve customized it.Let me know if it helps.-- Rochak

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