how to post a poll

[Ronald F.]

Got lost on this one. I checked the poll box under new thread and entered 3 for the # of responses but don't see anywhere to actually ask the question and offer the possible responses. What am I missing?

Ron

[Gary C.]

Re: how to post a poll

Ron,

Polls are done from a thread. FAQ - search the FAQ on how to post a poll for info on polls.

Gary
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[Ronald F.]

Re: how to post a poll

Gary, I tried that, nothing useful found.

[Don H.]

Re: how to post a poll

Ron,
here are the instructions from the FAQs page. It is fully spelled out.

Creating and Participating in Polls

You may notice that some threads on this forum also include a section where you can vote on an issue or question. These threads are called 'polls'.
How do I create a new poll?
When you post a new thread, you may also have the option to create a poll.
This allows you to ask a question and specify a number of possible responses. Other members will then be able to vote for the response they wish, and the results of the voting will be displayed in the thread.
An example poll might be:
What is your favorite color?

• Red
• Blue
• Yellow
• Green
• Sky-blue
• Pink with yellow spots

To create a poll when you post a new thread, simply click the 'Yes, post a poll with this thread' checkbox at the bottom of the page, and set the number of possible responses you want to include.
When you click the submit button, you will be taken to the poll creation page, where you can specify the question and the list of responses you want to include.
You may also want to specify a time limit for the poll, so that (for example) it stays open for voting for only a week.
How do I vote in a poll and view the results?
To vote in a poll, simply select which option you want to vote for, and click the 'Vote!' button. Sometime you can choose more than one option. You can see the current results for a poll before you vote by clicking the 'View Results' link. Voting in a poll is entirely optional. You may vote for any of the available options, or cast no vote at all.
Note whether or not a poll is a public poll. If it is, any votes you cast will be attributable to you.
Generally, once you have voted in a poll, you will not be able to change your vote later, so place your vote carefully!

[Ronald F.]

Re: how to post a poll

Thanks Don. I made the mistake of hitting the "Preview" button 1st. It didn't show me any options for poll question,etc. But when I hit "Submit", it all happened.

Still don't know how you found that info on the FAQ, though. Another skill to learn later, I guess.

So now, we'll see how long the poll stays on the forum...

[Ronald F.]

Re: how to post a poll

OK, now I know I was entering key words into the wrong search window. I found the correct one and the instructions popped right up...learn something new every hour.

[Don H.]

Re: how to post a poll

Yes Ron,
I would say it may be wise to spend a little time learning about the environment, before you set about to change it. Good luck, and enjoy the Technical Discussion Board.