How to Undo in SurveyMonkey: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating through the SurveyMonkey platform can sometimes lead to unintended changes in your survey. Whether you accidentally deleted a question, modified an answer option, or made other edits that you wish to reverse, knowing how to undo these changes is crucial. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to undo various actions in SurveyMonkey, ensuring that your survey remains accurate and up-to-date.
Undoing Recent Changes
SurveyMonkey allows you to undo recent changes made to your survey. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your SurveyMonkey account.
2. Open the survey you wish to modify.
3. Look for the “Recent Changes” section on the right-hand side of the screen.
4. Click on the “Undo” button next to the change you want to reverse.
By undoing a recent change, you will revert the survey to its previous state. Keep in mind that this option is only available for the most recent changes and may not work if you have made numerous edits.
Undoing Deleted Questions or Sections
If you have accidentally deleted a question or section from your survey, you can still retrieve it. Here’s how:
1. Click on the “Edit” button to enter the survey editor.
2. Navigate to the section where the deleted question or section was located.
3. Look for the “Deleted Items” section on the right-hand side of the screen.
4. Click on the “Undo Delete” button next to the deleted item you want to restore.
Restoring a deleted question or section will place it back in its original position within the survey.
Undoing Modified Answer Options
Modifying answer options can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. To undo these changes, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “Edit” button to enter the survey editor.
2. Navigate to the question with the modified answer options.
3. Click on the “Edit” button next to the question to open the question editor.
4. Look for the “Answer Options” section.
5. Click on the “Undo” button next to the modified answer option you want to revert.
Undoing the modified answer option will revert it to its previous state.
Preventing Accidental Changes
To minimize the risk of accidental changes in your survey, consider the following tips:
1. Use the “Save” button frequently to preserve your work.
2. Make a copy of your survey before making significant edits.
3. Review your survey thoroughly after making changes to ensure that everything is correct.
By following these guidelines, you can effectively undo changes in SurveyMonkey and maintain the integrity of your surveys.
