Set background color for read-only questions

Question

Hello,

I would like to set the background of read-only questions (i. e. the input field) to a different color, e. g. a light grey, to differentiate them optically from open/editable fields.

Is there a way to do this and if not, would that be something to be considered for a future release of Survey123?

Thank you very much, best regards,

Jürgen

JürgenBiendara1 · Answer

That's an easy and simple trick, thank you.

RT_Source2TapGIS_User · Answer

I've done something like this by using the Note field type and that gives the grey background:

Here's what the xlsx looks like:

I use the calculation field to set the value of the field.

JürgenBiendara1 · Answer

Hi Roger,

Thank you for replying to my request. Actually, the solution you are providing is not exactly what I am looking for. Please have a look at this example:

Diameter is an editable field, Surface is calculated from the diameter value. Surface is a read-only field. The light-grey background of the field shall disclose that this field cannot be edited.

Best regards,

Jürgen