Variables in Kiwiform

What Are Variables?

Variables are dynamic values that store data inside your form. They update automatically as respondents interact with questions and logic.

Instead of just collecting answers, variables let you:

• Store numbers or text

• Track scores

• Count correct answers

• Calculate totals

• Personalize messages

• Control conditional logic

Variables work behind the scenes and update in real time based on responses.

Think of variables as smart containers that hold data while the form is being completed.

Where to Find Variables

You can configure Variables from the Logic Flow section.

1. Open your form

2. Click Logic Flow from the center header navigation

3. Click the Variables icon from the top-right logic tools

This opens the Variables panel, where you can manage:

• Custom Variables

• Default Variables

• Quiz Variables
  
  

Types of Variables in Kiwiform

1. Custom Variables

Custom variables allow you to create your own dynamic values.

You can define:

• Variable name (for example: @discount, @points, @segment)

• Type (Number or Text)

• Starting value

Custom variables are useful for calculations, personalization, and advanced logic.

2. Default Variables

These are automatically available in your form.

Examples include:

@score – Used for scoring and total score tracking
@price – Used when payment fields are present
@segment – Useful for grouping respondents

Default variables are built-in and support common use cases like scoring, payments, and segmentation.

3. Quiz Variables

When using quizzes or scoring logic, additional variables become available.

Examples include:

@correct_answers – Counts correct responses
@max_score – Maximum possible score
@quiz_score – Final calculated score
@total_scorable_questions – Number of scorable questions

These variables help you calculate results and trigger outcomes automatically.

How Variables Work

Variables update automatically as the form progresses.

For example:

• If a user selects a correct answer, @correct_answers increases

• If scoring is enabled, @score updates automatically

• If using payments, @price reflects the total

Variables can then be used in:

• Conditional logic

• Branching rules

• Quiz outcomes

• Redirect URLs

• Ending screens

They allow you to build advanced logic without making the form complex for users.

How to Create a Custom Variable

1. Open Logic Flow

2. Click Variables

3. Click Add Custom Variable

4. Enter a variable name (use clear naming)

5. Choose type (Number or Text)

6. Set a starting value

7. Click Save

Your custom variable is now ready to use inside your logic.

Using Variables in Logic

Variables can be used to:

• Trigger conditional logic

• Show specific endings

• Redirect users based on calculated values

• Group respondents into segments

• Personalize results

For example:

If @score is greater than 80 → Show “Advanced Result” ending
If @segment equals “Premium” → Redirect to premium offer

Variables make your logic flexible and scalable.

When Should You Use Variables?

Use variables when you need:

• Advanced calculations

• Score tracking

• Personalized content

• Dynamic payment totals

• Segmentation

• Quiz performance tracking

If you're building intelligent forms inside a free Typeform alternative, variables unlock the full power of your logic system.

Common Use Cases

Variables are commonly used for:

• Tracking total quiz scores

• Counting correct answers

• Calculating dynamic pricing

• Creating respondent segments

• Personalizing thank-you messages

• Redirecting based on score

• Running advanced calculations

They help you move from static forms to intelligent form flows.

Best Practices

To use variables effectively:

• Use clear and consistent naming

• Keep logic simple and intentional

• Test calculations before publishing

• Avoid creating unnecessary variables

• Preview your form to confirm variable updates

Clean structure leads to predictable logic behavior.

Summary

Variables in Kiwiform allow you to store and calculate dynamic values while a form is being completed. From score tracking and quiz calculations to segmentation and personalization, variables give you full control over advanced logic.

Combined with Branching, Scoring, and Conditional Logic, variables help you create powerful, intelligent forms that adapt in real time.