> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledgebase.qommentary.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledgebase.qommentary.com/qommentary-form/custom-data/adding-input-columns/rating.md).

# Rating

**Rating** controls are ideal for applying star grading systems to individual records.

**Data type**: `number`

### Adding a Rating control

1\. Edit your sheet\
2\. Click on the **Qommentary Form** extension\
3\. Expand **Input fields** section\
4\. Click on **Add input field**

![](/files/z1rle5StePC9sVJRwM61)

5\. Select **Rating** from the dropdown menu

![](/files/G1ScXRDPFz8hb7Foi9JI)

6\. Add a **label** to display in the form

![](/files/ibb1vNJlik8CcuHA8j5A)

7\. Add a **field** name

![](/files/GR3Us9xoGZUvTjAJGqXv)

{% hint style="danger" %}
If database is selected as data connection, then field name **must map** to destination table column name.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Field name cannot contain spaces.
{% endhint %}

8\. Click on **Done**

**Rating** input field can now be updated and saved.

![](/files/jmFWEKAKpdl670mTzAtz)

### Changing max rating value

By default, the Rating control displays a maximum of 5-stars, If you wish to customize the maximum rating value, please follow these steps:

1\. Edit your sheet\
2\. Click on the **Qommentary Form** extension\
3\. Expand the **Input fields** section and **Rating** input field\
4\. Update the **Max Rating** field

![](/files/yeWQ48zFHZdDQc7pn4SB)