How to automatically select the first answer from the list of a dropdown?

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This article will explain how to automatically select the first answer from the list of a Dropdown question in the response form.

• What is the purpose of the Auto select first option check box in the response form?
• How to automatically select the first answer from the list of a dropdown?

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What is the purpose of the Auto select first option check box in the response form? 

When building smart templates, it might be helpful to automatically select the first answer from a Dropdown question. Auto select first option is usually used in combination with filtering and the Hide if no interaction option to hide Dropdown questions that do not require additional input from the end-user. 

How to automatically select the first answer from the list of a dropdown?

When creating or editing  a Dropdown question, the Auto select first option checkbox will be visible when accessing the options available in Advanced.  

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