Configure category weights for a survey

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title: Configure category weights for a survey
description: You can assign a weight to each category in a survey. The system calculates results from the weight that you configure.
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# Configure category weights for a survey

You can assign a weight to each category in a survey. The system calculates results from the weight that you configure.

## Before you begin

Configure the Survey Category form to display the **Weight** field.

Role required: admin or survey\_admin

## About this task

Weights are set to a value of **10** by default but can be changed.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Survey** > **View Surveys** and select a survey from the list.

2.  In the Survey Definition form, select a category from the **Metric Categories** related list.

3.  Edit the default weight value.

4.  Click **Update**.


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