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title: "Yes/No/NA Field"
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updated: 2026-10-28T14:25:33Z
published: 2026-10-28T14:25:33Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/form-builder-yes-no-na-three-state"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Yes/No/NA Field

The Yes/No/NA field lets users answer a question by tapping *Yes*, *No*, or *N/A*. This article covers how to add a Yes/No/NA field, configure its settings, and score the answers.

## How the Yes/No/NA field works

A Yes/No/NA field shows a button for each answer. Users tap one instead of typing. You can include the *N/A* button when *not applicable* is a valid answer, or leave it out.

For example, a safety inspection can ask whether a fire extinguisher is present. Inspectors tap **Yes**, **No**, or **N/A** for each item, so the answers stay consistent.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/yesno-03-preview-example(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T01%3A36%3A00Z&se=2026-10-30T02%3A36%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=IffjiprVrgYFBGB7v4iP84%2FQEDjRsAYV4PujUQE0Qus%3D)

For a simple on or off answer without N/A, you can also use the [Switch field](/fastfield/docs/en/form-builder-switch-yes-no).

## Add a Yes/No/NA field

1. In the Form Builder, select **Add Fields** in the side bar.
2. Under Yes/No, select **Yes/No/NA** to add it after the selected field. You can also drag it onto the canvas where you want it.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/yesno-01-add-field(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T01%3A36%3A00Z&se=2026-10-30T02%3A36%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=IffjiprVrgYFBGB7v4iP84%2FQEDjRsAYV4PujUQE0Qus%3D)

The field appears on the canvas as *Yes/No/NA Field*, and its field settings open on the General tab.

## Set up the answers

1. In **Field Label**, enter the question users see, for example *Fire Extinguisher Present*.
2. To show the *N/A* button, turn on **Allow N/A**. A new field shows only *Yes* and *No*.
3. To preselect an answer, select it in **Default Value**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/yesno-02-settings(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T01%3A36%3A00Z&se=2026-10-30T02%3A36%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=IffjiprVrgYFBGB7v4iP84%2FQEDjRsAYV4PujUQE0Qus%3D)

## Configure the field

Use the General, Behavior, and Appearance tabs in Field Settings to control how the field works.

| Tab | Setting | What it does |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General | Field Label | The question users see on the form |
| General | Field Key | The key that identifies the field in submissions, rules, and calculations |
| General | Default Value | Preselects *Yes*, *No*, or *N/A* when users open the form. The default is *No Default* |
| General | Allow N/A | Adds an *N/A* button before *Yes* and *No* |
| General | Required Field | Users must select an answer before they can submit the form |
| Behavior | Hide Field | Hides the field in the app |
| Behavior | Hide Field Label | Shows the buttons without the field label |
| Behavior | Exclude From Reports | Leaves the field's value out of reports. The value stays in the submission data |
| Behavior | Enabled | When off, the field is grayed out and users can't change it |
| Behavior | Capture GPS Location | Records the GPS coordinates from when the field was last changed |
| Behavior | Capture Timestamp | Records the date and time the field was last changed |
| Behavior | Field Rules | Shows, hides, or changes other fields based on the answer |
| Appearance | Background Color | Gives the field a color. Learn more about [alert types](/fastfield/docs/en/form-builder-alert-type-field-colors) |

Select **Save Draft** to save your changes. Users see them after you select **Publish**.

## Score the answers

Each answer is saved as a number: *1* for Yes, *0* for No, and *-1* for N/A. Use these numbers in a Calculation field to score an inspection or a survey.

For example, say 3 fields have the keys *tri_1*, *tri_2*, and *tri_3*. To count their Yes answers, add a Calculation field with this script:

```plaintext
var score = 0;
if ($tri_1$ == 1) { score += 1; }
if ($tri_2$ == 1) { score += 1; }
if ($tri_3$ == 1) { score += 1; }
return score;
```

To give a Yes more weight, change *score += 1* to a higher number, such as *score += 2*.

## Set up the field with the Assistant

You can also ask the Assistant to add Yes/No/NA fields.

1. Select **Assistant** in the side bar.
2. Describe what you want, for example *Add a Yes/No/NA field called Guards in Place after Description, with N/A allowed*.
3. Send the message.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/yesno-04-assistant(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T01%3A36%3A00Z&se=2026-10-30T02%3A36%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=IffjiprVrgYFBGB7v4iP84%2FQEDjRsAYV4PujUQE0Qus%3D)

The Assistant can allow N/A, set a default answer, and make the field required.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Assistant changes aren't saved until you select **Save Draft**.

## What's next

- [Switch field](/fastfield/docs/en/form-builder-switch-yes-no)
- [Rating field](/fastfield/docs/en/form-builder-rating-selector)
- [Create an inspection form](/fastfield/docs/en/form-builder-create-an-inspection-form)