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When creating a form, is there a way to not allow the 0-star ("empty") be an option? I only want them to rate 1 through 5, not 0 through 5.

If there isn't a way to remove the 0-star choice, can I set up logic that they can't submit the form with a 0-star selected?


Either will work, but the former is preferred. Thanks all!

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    Hi @dhall,

    There isn't a way to hide the 0 star from the field on the form. You can build logic into the star field though. This would require you to create another field/column, drop down single select ,"Restrict to list values only" switched on. Add this field to your form and remove the star rating from the form.

    Screen Shot 2022-09-27 at 6.34.04 AM.png

    In your star rating field/column, add this nested if formula, and make it a column formula: =IF(Rating@row = 1, "One", IF(Rating@row = 2, "Two", IF(Rating@row = 3, "Three", IF(Rating@row = 4, "Four", IF(Rating@row = 5, "Five")))))

    Screen Shot 2022-09-27 at 6.39.11 AM.png


    Hope this helps! Have a great day.

    best,

    Brad

    www.MVPOPS.com

  • Community Champion
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    Hi @dhall

    I hope you're well and safe!

    To add to Brad's excellent advice/answer.

    I recently did something similar for a client.

    Add a dropdown column and paste the below stars.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    Would that work/help?

    I hope that helps!

    Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

    Best,

    Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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  • ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    Hi @dhall,

    There isn't a way to hide the 0 star from the field on the form. You can build logic into the star field though. This would require you to create another field/column, drop down single select ,"Restrict to list values only" switched on. Add this field to your form and remove the star rating from the form.

    Screen Shot 2022-09-27 at 6.34.04 AM.png

    In your star rating field/column, add this nested if formula, and make it a column formula: =IF(Rating@row = 1, "One", IF(Rating@row = 2, "Two", IF(Rating@row = 3, "Three", IF(Rating@row = 4, "Four", IF(Rating@row = 5, "Five")))))

    Screen Shot 2022-09-27 at 6.39.11 AM.png


    Hope this helps! Have a great day.

    best,

    Brad

    www.MVPOPS.com

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    Hmm good solution, thanks for providing. As I have several columns using ratings, I don't want to have to create all the additional helper columns, at least not at this time.

    I'll instruct them in the form to use "Empty" only if it is Not Applicable.

    Next time I create a new form, I'll keep this solution in mind. Thanks!

  • Community Champion
    Answer ✓

    Hi @dhall

    I hope you're well and safe!

    To add to Brad's excellent advice/answer.

    I recently did something similar for a client.

    Add a dropdown column and paste the below stars.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️⭐️

    ⭐️

    image.png


    Would that work/help?

    I hope that helps!

    Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

    Best,

    Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

    Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up, Awesome, or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!

    SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER

    Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

    W: www.workbold.com | E: andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35

    Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.

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    Thats a neat solution, instead of being limited to the dropdown. Thanks for sharing!

  • Community Champion

    @dhall

    Thanks!

    You're more than welcome!

    SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER

    Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

    W: www.workbold.com | E: andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35

    Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.

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