Step 1: Set Poll Properties

Poll properties are not visible to poll recipients.

To set poll properties:

1. Enter the name of the poll.

   The name of the poll should be unique, although duplicate names are allowed.

2. Enter the description of the poll.
3. Select the poll status from one of the following:
   • Work in Progress/Offline – A poll that is complete through all six steps, but is not available for deployment because the status has not been changed to Active/Online. The poll can still be edited in this state.
   • Expired/Offline - The poll has expired or its Run Start Date is in the future.
   • Active/Online – The poll is complete and is available for e-mail or Web deployment.
4. Select the Run Start Date

   This is the date when the poll is first made available to recipients. This value defaults to the day you create the poll; however, you can select any future date.

   Note: To automatically make a poll available on a specific date, its status must be Active/Online on that date.

5. Select the Run End Date

   This is the date when the poll is no longer available to recipients. This value defaults to two weeks after the day you create the poll; however, you can select any date after the Run Start Date. When the Run End Date is reached, the poll's status is automatically changed to Expired/Offline.

6. Click Save to save your work at any time.
7. Click Poll Copy to go to Step 2.