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# Polls
+ Polls let you gather opinions from the community by attaching a voting question to any thread.
− Polls let you gather opinions from the community by attaching a voting question to a thread.
+ ## Adding a Poll to a Thread
− ## Adding a poll to a thread
+ 1. When creating or editing a thread, click the **Add Poll** button in the editor toolbar.
− 1. When you create a thread, open the **Poll** section in the composer.
2. Enter your poll question.
+ 3. Add between 2 and 10 answer options.
+ 4. Configure poll settings (see below).
+ 5. Publish the thread. The poll appears at the top of the thread, above the main content.
+
+ ## Poll Settings
+
+ | Setting | Options | Default |
+ |---------|---------|---------|
+ | **Allow multiple choices** | Yes / No | No |
+ | **Show results before voting** | Yes / No | No |
+ | **Allow vote changes** | Yes / No | Yes |
+ | **Close poll after** | Never / 1 day / 3 days / 7 days / 30 days / Custom date | Never |
+ | **Anonymous voting** | Yes / No | No |
+
+ When anonymous voting is enabled, the system records votes but does not display who voted for which option.
+
+ ## Voting
− 3. Add your answer options. Two are there to start — click **+ Add option** for more.
− 4. Choose the poll type and results setting (see below).
− 5. Publish the thread. The poll appears with the thread.
+ To vote in a poll:
− ## Poll types
+ 1. Select your choice (or choices, if multiple selection is enabled).
+ 2. Click **Vote**.
+ 3. The results are displayed immediately after you vote, showing percentages and a bar chart.
− | Type | How it works |
− |------|--------------|
− | **Single choice** | Each voter picks one option. |
− | **Multiple choice** | Voters can pick more than one option. You can set a **max picks** limit, or leave it unlimited. |
− | **Ranked** | Voters rank the options in order of preference, and results are scored by rank. |
+ If the poll allows vote changes, you can click **Change Vote** to update your selection.
− ## Results visibility
+ ## Viewing Results
− Choose when voters can see the results:
+ After voting, you see:
− - **After you vote** (default) — results appear once you cast your vote.
− - **Always** — results are visible before voting.
− - **After it closes** — results stay hidden until the poll closes.
+ - A horizontal bar chart with percentages for each option.
+ - The total number of votes cast.
+ - If not anonymous: a "View Voters" link that shows who voted for each option.
− ## Voting
+ Poll results update in real time as new votes come in.
− 1. Select your choice, choices, or ranking, depending on the poll type.
− 2. Cast your vote.
− 3. Results show as a bar chart with percentages and the total number of votes, based on the results setting above.
+ ## Closing a Poll
− ## Closing a poll
+ The thread author or a moderator can close a poll at any time by clicking **Close Poll**. A closed poll displays final results and no longer accepts votes. The close action is reversible — click **Reopen Poll** to accept votes again.
− A poll can have a close date. Once a poll closes it shows its final results and no longer accepts votes. Until then, a countdown shows how long is left.
## Tips
+ - Polls are a great way to gauge interest before proposing a community change.
+ - Keep your options clear and mutually distinct to get useful data.
+ - If you need more complex surveys, consider linking to an external form and discussing the results in the thread.
− - Polls are a good way to gauge interest before proposing a community change.
− - Keep your options clear and distinct so the results are easy to read.
− - Use **Ranked** when you want preference order, not just a single favorite.
−

Polls

Polls let you gather opinions from the community by attaching a voting question to any thread.

Adding a Poll to a Thread

  1. When creating or editing a thread, click the Add Poll button in the editor toolbar.
  2. Enter your poll question.
  3. Add between 2 and 10 answer options.
  4. Configure poll settings (see below).
  5. Publish the thread. The poll appears at the top of the thread, above the main content.

Poll Settings

Setting Options Default
Allow multiple choices Yes / No No
Show results before voting Yes / No No
Allow vote changes Yes / No Yes
Close poll after Never / 1 day / 3 days / 7 days / 30 days / Custom date Never
Anonymous voting Yes / No No

When anonymous voting is enabled, the system records votes but does not display who voted for which option.

Voting

To vote in a poll:

  1. Select your choice (or choices, if multiple selection is enabled).
  2. Click Vote.
  3. The results are displayed immediately after you vote, showing percentages and a bar chart.

If the poll allows vote changes, you can click Change Vote to update your selection.

Viewing Results

After voting, you see:

  • A horizontal bar chart with percentages for each option.
  • The total number of votes cast.
  • If not anonymous: a "View Voters" link that shows who voted for each option.

Poll results update in real time as new votes come in.

Closing a Poll

The thread author or a moderator can close a poll at any time by clicking Close Poll. A closed poll displays final results and no longer accepts votes. The close action is reversible — click Reopen Poll to accept votes again.

Tips

  • Polls are a great way to gauge interest before proposing a community change.
  • Keep your options clear and mutually distinct to get useful data.
  • If you need more complex surveys, consider linking to an external form and discussing the results in the thread.
# Polls

Polls let you gather opinions from the community by attaching a voting question to any thread.

## Adding a Poll to a Thread

1. When creating or editing a thread, click the **Add Poll** button in the editor toolbar.
2. Enter your poll question.
3. Add between 2 and 10 answer options.
4. Configure poll settings (see below).
5. Publish the thread. The poll appears at the top of the thread, above the main content.

## Poll Settings

| Setting | Options | Default |
|---------|---------|---------|
| **Allow multiple choices** | Yes / No | No |
| **Show results before voting** | Yes / No | No |
| **Allow vote changes** | Yes / No | Yes |
| **Close poll after** | Never / 1 day / 3 days / 7 days / 30 days / Custom date | Never |
| **Anonymous voting** | Yes / No | No |

When anonymous voting is enabled, the system records votes but does not display who voted for which option.

## Voting

To vote in a poll:

1. Select your choice (or choices, if multiple selection is enabled).
2. Click **Vote**.
3. The results are displayed immediately after you vote, showing percentages and a bar chart.

If the poll allows vote changes, you can click **Change Vote** to update your selection.

## Viewing Results

After voting, you see:

- A horizontal bar chart with percentages for each option.
- The total number of votes cast.
- If not anonymous: a "View Voters" link that shows who voted for each option.

Poll results update in real time as new votes come in.

## Closing a Poll

The thread author or a moderator can close a poll at any time by clicking **Close Poll**. A closed poll displays final results and no longer accepts votes. The close action is reversible — click **Reopen Poll** to accept votes again.

## Tips

- Polls are a great way to gauge interest before proposing a community change.
- Keep your options clear and mutually distinct to get useful data.
- If you need more complex surveys, consider linking to an external form and discussing the results in the thread.