The Slider component provides an interactive way to select a numeric value within a defined range. By dragging a handle along a track, respondents can quickly and intuitively choose values with immediate visual feedback.
When to use Slider
Section titled “When to use Slider”Slider is ideal for:
- Satisfaction or sentiment scales
- Budget or price ranges
- Quantity selection within bounds
- Percentage or probability estimates
- Any numeric value within a known range
Adding a Slider component
Section titled “Adding a Slider component”-
Open your form in the editor
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Drag the Slider component from the left sidebar onto your form
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Click the component to select it and configure its settings
Configuration options
Section titled “Configuration options”Question label
Section titled “Question label”The main question or prompt displayed above the slider.
Examples:
- “How satisfied are you with our service?”
- “What’s your budget range?”
- “How likely are you to recommend us?”
Description
Section titled “Description”Optional helper text that appears below the question label.
When to use descriptions:
- To explain what the scale represents
- To clarify the meaning of endpoints
- To provide context for the selection
Examples:
- “0 = Not at all satisfied, 100 = Extremely satisfied”
- “Drag the slider to indicate your preference”
- “Approximate monthly budget in dollars”
Minimum value
Section titled “Minimum value”The lowest value on the slider scale.
Common minimum values:
- 0 (for scales starting at zero)
- 1 (for 1-10 scales)
- Custom values based on your range
Maximum value
Section titled “Maximum value”The highest value on the slider scale.
Common maximum values:
- 10 (for 1-10 scales)
- 100 (for percentage scales)
- Custom values based on your range
The increment between selectable values.
| Step | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Every whole number | Most scales |
| 5 | Multiples of 5 | Budget ranges |
| 10 | Multiples of 10 | Rough estimates |
| 0.5 | Half increments | Precise ratings |
Show value
Section titled “Show value”Control when the selected value is displayed:
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| None | Value is never shown |
| Hover | Value appears when hovering/dragging |
| Always | Value is always visible |
Required
Section titled “Required”Toggle whether a value must be selected before the form can be submitted.
When enabled:
- An asterisk (*) appears next to the question label
- Users must interact with the slider to submit
- A validation message appears if not touched
Slider interaction
Section titled “Slider interaction”Desktop
Section titled “Desktop”- Click anywhere on the track to jump to that value
- Click and drag the handle to adjust
- Use arrow keys for fine control when focused
Mobile
Section titled “Mobile”- Tap the track to set a value
- Touch and drag the handle
- Works smoothly on touch devices
Slider vs. other components
Section titled “Slider vs. other components”| Component | Best For |
|---|---|
| Slider | Continuous ranges, approximate values |
| Number | Exact numeric input |
| Linear Scale | Discrete numbered options |
| Rating | Star-based satisfaction |
Accessibility
Section titled “Accessibility”The Slider component is built with accessibility in mind:
- Proper slider/range semantics
- Keyboard navigation (Arrow keys)
- Screen reader announces value changes
- Clear visual feedback
- Touch-friendly on mobile
Handling responses
Section titled “Handling responses”Slider responses in your form results:
- Show the numeric value selected
- Can be analyzed statistically (average, distribution)
- Are included in exports as numbers
- Allow comparison across respondents
Analyzing slider data
Section titled “Analyzing slider data”Common ways to analyze slider responses:
- Average: Mean value across all responses
- Distribution: How responses spread across the range
- Median: Middle value (less affected by outliers)
- Segments: Group responses into ranges (0-33, 34-66, 67-100)