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This dialog appears when the interviewer uses the [Options] button in the Telin start data dialog.
It also appears if the F9 key is used.
Making selections from this dialog box allows you to alter the appearance of the Data window for the current data entry session. Note that your view options will
not be retained once you exit the program.
The following options can be used:
If set a menu appears at the top of the data entry window.
This option should not normally be used.
If set a toolbar appears at the top of the data entry window.
This option can be useful when testing.
If set, this puts a list of entries on the left hand side of the data entry window. This shows the progress of the interview including filtered or skipped questions.
This option can be useful when testing.
Filter entries are not normally shown on the list of entries during data entry. If set, then all filters will be listed.
This option can be useful when testing.
Variable entries are not normally shown on the list of entries during data entry. If set, then all variables will be listed with their contents.
If set mouse buttons can be used to move up and down the list of entries.
If set the entry (question) name is shown immediately before the question text, for example: "Q1. How often do you…".
If set then all responses will be displayed including those set as "refuse" or restricted by a response filter. Normally only valid responses are shown.
If set a history of data entered for this interview is shown on the right hand side of the data entry window.
Used to set the font for responses.
Used to set the font for other text.
Only when TAPI dialling is being used.
This checks the status of all available lines.
If set the interviewer will need to use the mouse to select the next entry or press the [Enter] key on your keyboard to access the next question.
If not set then Telin will move onto the next question once data entry has been completed for an entry.
This option should not be used unless advised by the supervisor.
If set it is possible to skip (leave empty or blank) any entry in your questionnaire even if "blank allowed" is not set.
If not set Telin will require that you select a valid response for each entry in the project unless it is marked to allow blanks.
This option should should only be used when testing.
If set this allows you to press the [Enter] key to denote a blank (empty or skipped) response during data entry.
If not set, in order to skip a response the * or F5 key must be used.