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title: "Scoring for the rating selector field"
slug: "scoring-rating-selector-field"
updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:24Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:24Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/scoring-rating-selector-field"
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# Scoring for the rating selector field

## **Overview**

Adding scoring to your forms is simple. By using the **Rating** field, the **Calculation** field, and a little bit of **JavaScript**, you can create forms that calculate scores based on users' responses. For example, if you are creating a feedback form that asks customers to rate their experience from 1-10 across multiple prompts, you can have your form automatically calculate the total score. This saves you time and makes it easier to view and analyze data. **Note:** This article assumes that you have a basic understanding of how to [add fields](/fastfield/docs/how-to-add-fields-to-a-form), [save/publish forms](/fastfield/docs/publishing-and-naming-your-form), and [view forms on your device](/fastfield/docs/how-do-i-view-my-form-on-my-device).

## How to add scoring to a form

1. Add **Rating** fields to your form in the Form Builder.
  - This allows users to rate something on a scale, such as from 1 to 10.
  - To adjust the scale, select **Configure Ratings** from the **Rating Settings** menu on the right.
  - Be sure to edit the text of each Rating field to your desired prompt (e.g., *Rate your experience*).
2. Add a **Calculation** field to your form.
  - This will be used to add the scores from each rating field together using JavaScript.
3. Select **Add Calculation** from the **Calculations Settings** menu on the right.
4. Select each rating field on the left that you would like to add to the **Calculation Formula** box.
  - Optional: You can also manually type your desired fields by entering their [field keys](/fastfield/docs/what-are-field-keys-and-how-do-you-use-them) surrounded by **$** signs (e.g., *$rating_1$*)
5. Create your formula in the **Calculation Formula** box.
  - To add all of the rating fields together, enter a **+** sign between each field.
  - Example: *$rating_1$ + $rating_2$ + $rating_3$*

In the example below, we have three **Rating** fields and one **Calculation** field. We have a script in the **CalculationFormula** box, as well, to add all of the ratings together. ![Three Rating fields and a Calculation field with a scoring formula in the Form Builder](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/15423164832141?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T08%3A02%3A05Z&se=2026-10-30T09%3A02%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=6VhXQA%2B3wTZ7%2F3AUyOrWJFmgCZ%2FyMWteTsXLwQkwwyE%3D)*Builder view*![Rating fields with calculated total score displayed in the app](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/360045358812?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T08%3A02%3A05Z&se=2026-10-30T09%3A02%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=6VhXQA%2B3wTZ7%2F3AUyOrWJFmgCZ%2FyMWteTsXLwQkwwyE%3D)*App view* Overall, adding scoring to your forms helps maximize the effectiveness of the data you collect. With a rating field that scores automatically based on the user’s answers, you can capture invaluable insights.