Previewing and Exporting a Survey

A survey can be previewed to replicate the respondent's view, allowing you to review and ensure it functions as expected. Additionally, you can export the survey as a PDF for external review outside of Course Evaluations & Surveys. 

How to Preview a Survey 

1. Go to Surveys & Projects from the Navigation Bar. 
2. Select Surveys. 
3. Once you're on the Surveys page, you can preview a survey in three different methods, as outlined below: 
   • Method 1: 
     1. Click on the title of the survey you wish to preview from the Surveys table. 
     2. A pop-up window will appear with a preview of the survey. To close the preview, click "Close Preview." 
   • Method 2:
     1. Click on the three vertical dots in the Options column. 
     2. From the drop-down menu, select Preview. 
     
     3. A pop-up window will appear with a preview of the survey. To close the preview, click "Close Preview." 
   • Method 3: 
     1. Click on the three vertical dots in the Options column. 
     2. From the drop-down menu, select Edit. 
     3. Click on Preview at the top of the Survey Properties.
     4. A pop-up window will appear with a preview of the survey. To close the preview, click "Close Preview." 

How to Export a Survey 

1. Go to Surveys & Projects from the Navigation Bar. 
2. Select Surveys. 
3. Once you're on the Surveys page, you can export a survey in two different methods, as outlined below: 
   • Method 1: 
     1. Click on the three vertical dots in the Options column.
     2. From the drop-down menu, select Export. 
     
     3. A PDF version of the survey will then be automatically saved to your device. 
   • Method 2:
     1. Click on the three vertical dots in the Options column. 
     2. From the drop-down menu, select Edit. 
     3. Click on Export to PDF at the top of the Survey Properties.
     4. From the drop-down menu, you'll be given an option between Detailed and Basic export:
     
     
     • Detailed: This option displays the questions you created with detail on the additional properties for a question. A detailed view can allow the user to quickly audit the survey and check for questions that have reversed weightings, are enabled for team taught, or have branched logic.
     • Basic: This option is a basic export of the survey.
       
       5. A PDF version of the survey will then be automatically saved to your device. 

Previewing and exporting your survey allows you to ensure that it appears and functions as intended, providing a smoother experience for both you and your respondents. You can use these steps to confidently review your survey before finalizing it.