alphabetize tag

When the alphabetize tag is used on a list, all list elements will be organized in alphabetical order.

set list: CITIES
alphabetize: y
1. Seattle
2. Los Angeles
3. Portland
4. New York City
5. Denver
6. San Francisco

5. Which of these cities have you visited in the past?
type: checkbox
optsfrom: CITIES
99. None of these {exclusive: y}

Details

• The alphabetize tag accepts 'y' and 'n' inputs.
• alphabetize: y is the functional equivalent of order: AtoZ(*).
• When used at the list level with a set list, the alphabetized order applies to every question or table that uses the list. When applied inline at the question level, it alphabetizes the list elements for that question only.
• The alphabetize tag can be paired with the anchor decorator to keep specific options anchored in their list positions.
• The alphabetize tag can also be used as a decorator or as a column header in a sheet to alphabetize collections organized by collection headers.

Additional examples

Using 'alphabetize' at the question level

2. Colors listed in alphabetical order.
type: radio
alphabetize: y
1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Purple
7. Pink

Alphabetizing rows in a table

set list: CITIES
alphabetize: y
1. Seattle
2. Los Angeles
3. Portland
4. New York City
5. Denver
6. San Francisco

3. Which activities have you done in each city?
type: checkbox table
optsfrom: CITIES
rows:<<END
alphabetize: y
1. Fishing/Camping
2. Excursions
3. Museum visits
4. Horseback riding
5. Shopping
END