In Responsly, you can set answer limits for specific options within your survey questions. This feature enables you to precisely control the number of responses for each answer choice, making it especially useful for research or sign-ups where availability is limited — for example, when managing event seats or allocating resources.
Learn more about quota sampling here: https://www.responsly.com/blog/quota-sampling/
How Answer Limits Work
Answer limits allow you to define the maximum number of responses allowed for each answer option.
When the limit for an option is reached:
- Respondents won’t be able to select that option anymore.
- You can choose to redirect them to a custom thank-you page or
- Show a message informing them that the option is no longer available.
Example Use Case
Imagine you’re organizing workshops and want to limit the number of participants per session:
- Workshop A → limit 20 people
- Workshop B → limit 15 people
- Workshop C → limit 25 people
Once a limit is reached for any session, new respondents won’t be able to select that option.
How to Set Answer Limits in a Question
Follow these steps to configure answer limits:
Step 1 — Open the Survey Editor
Go to your survey and select the question where you want to set limits.
Step 2 — Add the Question and Answer Options
Example question:
"Which workshop date would you like to attend?"
Answer options:
- January 10
- January 15
- January 20
Step 3 — Open Question Settings
In the right-hand panel, go to the “Enable quota limits” section.
Step 4 — Set the Answer Limits
For each answer option, define the maximum number of available slots, for example:
- January 10 → 20 spots
- January 15 → 15 spots
- January 20 → 25 spots
Step 5 — Configure What Happens When a Limit Is Reached
You can choose between:
- Redirecting respondents to a dedicated thank-you page, or
- Displaying a message informing them the option is unavailable.
Step 6 — Save Your Changes
Click Save to apply the configured limits.
Managing Responses
Track Responses in Real Time
Go to the Analysis panel to monitor how many respondents selected each option.
Edit Limits Anytime
You can modify the limits even after you’ve started collecting responses.
Benefits of Using Answer Limits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Precise Management | Control the exact number of responses per option. |
| Better User Experience | Avoids frustration by preventing respondents from choosing unavailable options. |
| Flexibility | Adjust limits dynamically at any point during your survey. |
