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FAQ: List item types in Jolt

What are list item types?

List item types are different options available when creating a list on Jolt. Each type serves a specific purpose and helps you customize your lists according to your needs. You can use a combination of these item types in your lists.


What are standard list items?

  • Checkmark: To complete the task, you need to check the box.

  • Yes/No: To complete the task, select either yes or no.

  • Signature: To complete the task, sign your name.


What are drop down list items?

  • Employee: Select an employee from the dropdown list. This option can be filtered in browse lists.

  • Multiple Choice: Choose an option from the dropdown list. Templates for this type can be saved and used for other lists.


What are open ended list items?

  • Free Response: Provides a space for a response with no character limit.

  • Short Entry: Allows a response with a maximum of 75 characters.


What are multimedia list items?


What are numeric list items?

  • Measurement: Enter a value using the numeric pad, Bluetooth probe, or remote temperature sensor.

  • Rating 1-5: Select a number between 1 and 5.

  • Rating 1-10: Select a number between 1 and 10.

  • Rating (Custom): Choose any numbers between 1 and 10 to display as options. This can be used in conditional display equations for measurement items.

  • Formula: Perform simple calculations using other numeric items as variables.


What are date/time list items?

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  • Date: Select a date from the calendar.

  • Time: Select a time from the clock.

  • Date-Time: Select both a date and time from the calendar/clock.

  • Stopwatch: Start and stop the stopwatch to capture the duration.


What are read only list items?

  • Text: Provides informational text that does not require completion. Useful for instructions or descriptions.

  • Subtitle: Helps categorize a group of list items without requiring task completion.


What is the sublist item?


The sublist item organizes longer lists by adding a secondary list within it. This helps reduce the size of the main list.

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