You can efficiently move a question in SurveyMonkey by either using a simple drag-and-drop action or by utilizing the dedicated "Move" option within the question's settings. These methods allow you to reorganize your survey flow to create a logical and user-friendly experience for your respondents.
How to Move a Question in SurveyMonkey?
Moving questions within your SurveyMonkey survey is straightforward, giving you flexibility to adjust your survey's structure as needed. Whether you need to reorder questions on the same page or move them to an entirely different page, SurveyMonkey provides intuitive tools to get the job done.
Method 1: Click and Drag (Quick Reordering)
The drag-and-drop method is ideal for quickly reordering questions, especially when moving them to a new position on the same page or to an adjacent page.
- Step 1: Navigate to your survey. Open the survey you wish to edit in SurveyMonkey.
- Step 2: Locate the question. Scroll to find the question you want to move.
- Step 3: Click and hold. Position your cursor over the question until you see a crosshair or drag icon (often on the left side of the question box). Click and hold down your mouse button.
- Step 4: Drag to the desired position. While holding the mouse button, drag the question up or down the survey. You'll see a blue line or indicator showing where the question will be placed.
- Step 5: Drop the question. Release the mouse button once the question is in its new desired spot.
This method is particularly efficient for minor adjustments and visual reorganization.
Method 2: Using the "Move" Option (Precise Placement)
For more precise control, especially when moving questions across multiple pages or needing to specify an exact position, the "Move" option offers a guided approach.
- Step 1: Access your survey. Open the survey you are working on in SurveyMonkey.
- Step 2: Hover over the question. Locate the question you wish to move and hover your mouse cursor over it.
- Step 3: Click "Move". A menu or options will appear (often on the right side or bottom of the question box); click on the "Move" option.
- Step 4: Select destination. A pop-up or sidebar will appear, prompting you to choose:
- Page: Select the target page where you want the question to go.
- Position: Specify where on that page the question should be placed (e.g., "Before Question 5," "After Question 2," or "At the end of the page").
- Step 5: Confirm. Click "Move" or "Apply" to finalize the change.
This method is excellent for large surveys with many pages, ensuring accurate placement without extensive scrolling.
Tips for Organizing Your Survey Questions
- Logical Flow: Arrange questions in a way that feels natural and logical to the respondent, typically moving from general to specific.
- Group Related Questions: Keep similar questions together to maintain context and improve respondent focus.
- Page Breaks: Use page breaks strategically to avoid overwhelming respondents with too many questions on one screen.
- Testing: Always preview and test your survey after making significant changes to ensure everything flows correctly and all question types are functioning as expected. You can often preview your survey by clicking a "Preview & Score" or similar button in the SurveyMonkey editor.
- Refer to SurveyMonkey Support: For more detailed guidance or troubleshooting, visit the official SurveyMonkey Help Center.
By utilizing these methods, you can effectively manage and refine your survey's structure, enhancing both its clarity and data collection efficiency.
