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:
   1. 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."
   2. 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."
   3. 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:
   1. 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.
   2. 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:

         

         1. 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.
         2. 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.