How to Code Multiple Other Specify Options

Sometimes multiple separate text variables need to be used when back-coding. In such situations, there is a need to combine them into a Text Variable.

Requirements

At least two text variables in your data set.

Method

In the Variables and Questions tab, right-click any row and select Insert Variable(s) > JavaScript Formula > Text.
Fill in the Name and Label fields as appropriate.
In the Expression field, type an expression such as the following, where v1, v2, and v3 are three variable names (you will need to replace these with your own variable names and modify it to the number of variables that you have):
```
v1 + ": " + v2 + ": " + v3
```
Perform the back coding. See How to Back Code Other Specify Responses.