Create and Edit a Qualtrics Survey

Modified on: Thu, May 29 2025 1:52 PM

This guide provides a quick overview of how to create and edit a Qualtrics survey, along with links to official Qualtrics resources for more advanced features.

Create a New Survey

Log in to your Qualtrics account.
Click Create a new project from the bottom-left side of the page.
Under the "From scratch" header, choose Survey and then click Get started from the bottom-right corner of the page.
Name your survey, optionally select a folder, and then click Create project.

Edit an Existing Survey

Log in to your Qualtrics account.
Click the hamburger menu icon from the top-left corner of the page and select Projects.
All surveys you've created can be found under Projects and Programs. Surveys that someone else created and shared with you can be found under Shared with me.
Navigate to and click the name of the survey you want to edit.

Add and Edit Questions

Utilize the Survey tab to create or edit your survey:

Click + Add new question and select a question type to add a new question.
Drag and drop to reorder questions.
Click on a question to open a left side toolbar, which allows you to change the question type or adjust formatting, response requirements, and question behavior.

► See our article on Tips for New Qualtrics Surveys.

Preview, Test, and Publish

Before publishing and distributing your survey, click Preview to view a preview version of your survey.
Click through and interact with the preview to make sure everything looks and functions as expected.
After validating, click Publish and then confirm by clicking Publish again. You will need to republish your survey every time you make changes.

Additional Resources

Support articles:

► Or sign up for the free Qualtrics course on Building a Survey Project if you prefer a more guided experience.

When you're ready to distribute your survey, click here to learn how.

If you still need help, click here to request assistance with Qualtrics.

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