Study creation

How do I choose text or voice?

Pick the right participant experience for a study.

Each study can use a text conversation or a voice conversation. Choose the format before reviewing the questions.

The interaction format menu on the New Study screen.
Choose Text conversation or Voice conversation when creating the study.

How To Choose The Format

Step 1: Open New Study

Start from the New Study screen.

Step 2: Open the interaction menu

Use the Interaction control.

Step 3: Choose Text conversation or Voice conversation

Choose the format that fits the participant and the kind of answer you need.

When To Use Voice

Use Voice conversation when spoken detail matters. Voice is useful for stories, examples, hesitation, emotion, or longer answers.

When To Use Text

Use Text conversation when participants need a quieter written path or when voice is not the right fit for the audience.

FAQs & Common Issues

Does voice change the study setup?

You still review the same core pieces: context, questions, follow-up depth, and instructions.

Can text studies still be adaptive?

Yes. Text studies can still use follow-up questions.

Should every study use voice?

No. Choose the format that makes it easiest for participants to give useful answers.

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