I was wondering if you are able to include an “other” answer in a multiple choice poll… something where a participant could type in their own answer?
For example
What is your favorite food?
Other _____________spaghetti______________________
Best answer by Meggie from Slido
Hi
Great question! Multiple choice polls don’t natively have the ability to include an “other” option where someone can enter their own answer. However, there is a workaround for this using a survey. What you can do is, create a survey that has your multiple choice poll with an “other” option. Follow that poll immediately with an open text poll that says something like, “If you answered other above, please provide your response below.”
That should give you the experience you’re looking for. Plus, we even have a guide to walk you through doing this exactly ;)
**Verified for 2026
Hi
Great question! Multiple choice polls don’t natively have the ability to include an “other” option where someone can enter their own answer. However, there is a workaround for this using a survey. What you can do is, create a survey that has your multiple choice poll with an “other” option. Follow that poll immediately with an open text poll that says something like, “If you answered other above, please provide your response below.”
That should give you the experience you’re looking for. Plus, we even have a guide to walk you through doing this exactly ;)
**Verified for 2026
Has this changed yet? Where an open text answer can be included as an option in a multiple choice question...Thanks in advance! Ann Marie
Hey
Nothing has changed with this yet. But if you feel strongly about it, I recommend you submit your specific idea to our Slido Wishlist.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
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