How to Add Open-Ended Questions in SurveyMonkey
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This guide will show you how to add open-ended questions to your surveys in SurveyMonkey, allowing respondents to provide free-form text answers.
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Here's how to add open-ended questions in SurveyMonkey
- Access Your Survey
Navigate to your SurveyMonkey dashboard and select the survey you wish to edit by clicking its 'Edit survey' button. This will take you to the survey's overview page.
- Go to Design Survey
On the survey overview page, click the 'DESIGN SURVEY' tab. This action will lead you to the survey editor, where you can add and modify questions.
- Add a New Question
Scroll to the desired location within your survey where you want to insert the new question. Click the '+ New question' button to open a new question block.
- Enter Your Question Text
In the newly added question block, type the full text of your open-ended question into the 'Enter your question' field. This is what respondents will see.
- Choose Open-Ended Type
Click the question type dropdown, which might initially show 'Multiple Choice'. From the options, select 'Single Textbox' for brief answers or 'Comment Box' for more detailed responses.
- Save Your Question
After you have entered your question text and selected the appropriate open-ended question type, click the 'Save' button to finalize and add the question to your survey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Single Textbox' is ideal for short, concise answers, typically a single line of text. 'Comment Box' provides a larger text area, allowing respondents to provide more detailed and lengthy responses.
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