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C schmitz: /* My personal settings */ Added personal timezone setting

2026-05-27T09:35:28Z

My personal settings: Added personal timezone setting

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	==My personal settings==		==My personal settings==
	*'''Interface language''': The language of the ~~Limesurvey~~ administrative interface;		*'''Interface language''': The language of the LimeSurvey administrative interface;
	*'''HTML editor mode''': The inclusion of an integrated HTML editor;		*'''HTML editor mode''': The inclusion of an integrated HTML editor;
	*'''Question type selector''': If 'Full selector' option is chosen, then a question preview will be shown when selecting the type of a new question to be added into the survey;		*'''Question type selector''': If 'Full selector' option is chosen, then a question preview will be shown when selecting the type of a new question to be added into the survey;
			*'''Preselected question type''': If you create a new question in the classic editor this question type will be used as default.
	*'''Template editor mode''': If 'full template editor' is selected, syntax highlighting will be used in the [[The template editor\|LimeSurvey template editor]];		*'''Template editor mode''': If 'full template editor' is selected, syntax highlighting will be used in the [[The template editor\|LimeSurvey template editor]];
	*'''Date format''': ~~chooses~~ the default date format used in the administration interface.		*'''Date format''': Sets the default date format used in the administration interface.
			*'''Personal time zone''': Set here your personal time zone which is used to show any dates or times in the administration interface. Please note that on export the date/times will always be UTC.
			*'''Breadcrumb mode''': User can choose between default, short and long breadcrumb representation. 'Default' takes over the setting from the Global Settings, 'Short' is the common breadcrumb representation, and 'Long' variant provides additional information (survey id, group id, question id).
	*'''Show script field''': The script field is specially intended for entering JavaScript while editing questions. This setting controls if it should be shown or not.		*'''Show script field''': The script field is specially intended for entering JavaScript while editing questions. This setting controls if it should be shown or not.
	*'''Directly show edit mode''': Indicates if edit mode should be shown by default when entering a question.		*'''Directly show edit mode''': Indicates if edit mode should be shown by default when entering a question.
	*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.		*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.
	*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.		*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.
	*'''Breadcrumb mode''': User can choose between default, short and long breadcrumb representation. 'Default' takes over the setting from the Global Settings, 'Short' is the common breadcrumb representation, and 'Long' variant provides additional information (survey id, group id, question id).

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Han: Marked this version for translation

2025-08-05T19:30:42Z

Marked this version for translation

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	You are ready to start creating surveys.		You are ready to start creating surveys.

	~~==Change your password==~~ <!--T:6-->		<!--T:6-->
			==Change your password==
	To change your password, use the ''Forgot your password?'' button located on the LimeSurvey administration login page.		To change your password, use the ''Forgot your password?'' button located on the LimeSurvey administration login page.

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	~~==My profile==~~ <!--T:55-->		<!--T:55-->
			==My profile==
	The following options are found under the ''My profile'' tab:		The following options are found under the ''My profile'' tab:
	*'''Username''': Once created, it cannot be changed from the LimeSurvey interface. We recommend creating another user name instead of editing the configuration of your LimeSurvey installation;		*'''Username''': Once created, it cannot be changed from the LimeSurvey interface. We recommend creating another user name instead of editing the configuration of your LimeSurvey installation;
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	*'''Password''' & '''Repeat password''': If you want to change your password, type the new password twice and click the 'Save' button.		*'''Password''' & '''Repeat password''': If you want to change your password, type the new password twice and click the 'Save' button.

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			==My personal settings==
	*'''Interface language''': The language of the Limesurvey administrative interface;		*'''Interface language''': The language of the Limesurvey administrative interface;
	*'''HTML editor mode''': The inclusion of an integrated HTML editor;		*'''HTML editor mode''': The inclusion of an integrated HTML editor;
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	If the "default" option is selected, you will inherit the HTML editor mode selected by the superadminstrator from the [[Global settings#General\|global settings]] of the LimeSurvey installation.		If the "default" option is selected, you will inherit the HTML editor mode selected by the superadminstrator from the [[Global settings#General\|global settings]] of the LimeSurvey installation.

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			====Inline====
	In this case, the '''HTML editor''' is always used in-line on the page. It also represents the 'default' value.		In this case, the '''HTML editor''' is always used in-line on the page. It also represents the 'default' value.

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	~~====Popup====~~ <!--T:25-->		<!--T:25-->
			====Popup====
	The normal text editor is used, but the '''HTML editor''' is available as a pop-up option. You can always get to the '''HTML editor''' by clicking on the icon on the right of the normal text editor window as shown for the '''popup''' option below		The normal text editor is used, but the '''HTML editor''' is available as a pop-up option. You can always get to the '''HTML editor''' by clicking on the icon on the right of the normal text editor window as shown for the '''popup''' option below

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	====No HTML editor==== ~~<!--T:67-->~~		<!--T:67-->
			====No HTML editor====
	If you do not want to use an HTML editor, select this option. You will be able to use only simple text in the surveys.		If you do not want to use an HTML editor, select this option. You will be able to use only simple text in the surveys.

Marcolombardo at 13:06, 23 June 2025

2025-06-23T13:06:06Z

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	*'''Show script field''': The script field is specially intended for entering JavaScript while editing questions. This setting controls if it should be shown or not.		*'''Show script field''': The script field is specially intended for entering JavaScript while editing questions. This setting controls if it should be shown or not.
	*'''Directly show edit mode''': Indicates if edit mode should be shown by default when entering a question.		*'''Directly show edit mode''': Indicates if edit mode should be shown by default when entering a question.
	*'''Non-Numerical answer option prefix''': Prefix to be used for answer options. It should be non numerical. If the prefix is "AO", answer options would be, for example, "AO001".
	*'''Non-Numerical subquestions prefix''': Prefix to be used for for subquestions. It should be non numerical. If the prefix is "SQ", answer options would be, for example, "SQ001".
	*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.		*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.
	*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.		*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.

Tibor.pacalat: updated breadcrumb mode setting description

2025-04-08T12:03:19Z

updated breadcrumb mode setting description

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	*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.		*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.
	*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.		*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.
	*'''Breadcrumb mode''': User can choose between short and long breadcrumb representation. Default is ~~set to short~~, and ~~long~~ variant provides additional information (survey id, group id, question id).		*'''Breadcrumb mode''': User can choose between default, short and long breadcrumb representation. 'Default' takes over the setting from the Global Settings, 'Short' is the common breadcrumb representation, and 'Long' variant provides additional information (survey id, group id, question id).

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Tibor.pacalat: added breadcrumb mode description

2025-04-08T11:38:28Z

added breadcrumb mode description

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	*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.		*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.
	*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.		*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.
			*'''Breadcrumb mode''': User can choose between short and long breadcrumb representation. Default is set to short, and long variant provides additional information (survey id, group id, question id).

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C schmitz: Text replacement - "LimeSurveyBenuzerVerwaltung.jpg" to "LimeSurveyMenuUserManagement.png"

2022-05-03T14:52:30Z

Text replacement - "LimeSurveyBenuzerVerwaltung.jpg" to "LimeSurveyMenuUserManagement.png"

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	<center>[[File:~~LimeSurveyBenuzerVerwaltung~~.~~jpg~~]]</center>		<center>[[File:LimeSurveyMenuUserManagement.png]]</center>

Ollehar at 14:35, 25 August 2021

2021-08-25T14:35:29Z

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	<center>[[File:userprofile.png~~\|frame~~]]</center>		<center>[[File:userprofile.png]]</center>

Gabrieljenik: Adding new options

2021-06-14T14:21:57Z

Adding new options

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	*'''Template editor mode''': If 'full template editor' is selected, syntax highlighting will be used in the [[The template editor\|LimeSurvey template editor]];		*'''Template editor mode''': If 'full template editor' is selected, syntax highlighting will be used in the [[The template editor\|LimeSurvey template editor]];
	*'''Date format''': chooses the default date format used in the administration interface.		*'''Date format''': chooses the default date format used in the administration interface.
			*'''Show script field''': The script field is specially intended for entering JavaScript while editing questions. This setting controls if it should be shown or not.
			*'''Directly show edit mode''': Indicates if edit mode should be shown by default when entering a question.
			*'''Non-Numerical answer option prefix''': Prefix to be used for answer options. It should be non numerical. If the prefix is "AO", answer options would be, for example, "AO001".
			*'''Non-Numerical subquestions prefix''': Prefix to be used for for subquestions. It should be non numerical. If the prefix is "SQ", answer options would be, for example, "SQ001".
			*'''Lock question organizer in sidebar by default''': If the question organizer should be shown or hide in the side bar.
			*'''Create example question group and question''': This setting specifies if an example question group and question should be created automatically after creating a new survey.

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	<center>[[File:DateTimeFormatSurvey.png]]</center>		<center>[[File:DateTimeFormatSurvey.png]]</center>


	==My personal menus== <!--T:75-->		==My personal menus== <!--T:75-->

Vharris at 06:54, 1 June 2021

2021-06-01T06:54:09Z

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	There is an '''HTML editor''' integrated into LimeSurvey. This tool will help you develop rich formatting for your surveys, groups, questions, and answer text; for tables, images~~, and so on~~. But as this editor takes extra space on the screen and resources on the computer, it is not always desirable to use. Therefore, four options are provided by LimeSurvey: '''default''', '''inline HTML editor''' (selected by default), '''popup HTML editor''', and '''no HTML editor'''.		There is an '''HTML editor''' integrated into LimeSurvey. This tool will help you develop rich formatting for your surveys, groups, questions, and answer text; for tables, and images. But as this editor takes extra space on the screen and resources on the computer, it is not always desirable to use. Therefore, four options are provided by LimeSurvey: '''default''', '''inline HTML editor''' (selected by default), '''popup HTML editor''', and '''no HTML editor'''.

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	~~To make the system more convenient when you are~~ switching between which editor you use, the last used editor before logout is recorded to your profile and will become the default at your next login.		When switching between which editor you use, the last used editor before logout is recorded in your profile and will become the default at your next login.

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	If you want to paste HTML or Javascript code directly, you ~~have to~~ switch to the '''source code''' mode. This option is not available in your personal settings. However, it can be selected from the HTML editor menu.		If you want to paste HTML or Javascript code directly, you must switch to the '''source code''' mode. This option is not available in your personal settings. However, it can be selected from the HTML editor menu.


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	You ~~have to~~ [[Global settings#Security\|disable the ''Filter HTML for XSS'' setting]] in order to store code entered in the source code mode (or to have superadmin permissions).		You must [[Global settings#Security\|disable the ''Filter HTML for XSS'' setting]] in order to store code entered in the source code mode (or to have superadmin permissions).


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	====No HTML editor==== <!--T:67-->		====No HTML editor==== <!--T:67-->
	If you ~~would like~~ not to ~~have any~~ HTML editor, select this option. You will be able to use only simple text in the surveys.		If you do not want to use an HTML editor, select this option. You will be able to use only simple text in the surveys.

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Vharris at 06:39, 1 June 2021

2021-06-01T06:39:48Z

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	<!--T15-->Some LimeSurvey setups hide or skip the login page to enable common authentication inside other applications. In this case, you won't have access to select the language. ~~There is nothing to be worried about since~~ you can change your language preference from your account preferences. Access your account preferences by clicking on your user name located in the upper right side of your browser and then on the ''Your account'' button. ~~Now~~, click on '''Your personal settings''' tab and select your desired language from the dropdown list located under '''Interface language'''.		<!--T15-->Some LimeSurvey setups hide or skip the login page to enable common authentication inside other applications. In this case, you won't have access to select the language. However, you can change your language preference from your account preferences. Access your account preferences by clicking your user name located in the upper right side of your browser and then the ''Your account'' button. Next, click the '''Your personal settings''' tab and select your desired language from the dropdown list located under '''Interface language'''.


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	<center>[[File:Selection 007.png]]</center>		<center>[[File:Selection 007.png]]</center>


	===HTML editor mode=== <!--T:62-->		===HTML editor mode=== <!--T:62-->