How to Add Likert Scale in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Add Likert Scale in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Open an existing one in which you want to add a Likert Scale question by clicking the ellipsis icon.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Edit survey'.
In the selected survey, navigate to the 'Design Survey' section and click on the '+ New Question' button to add a question.
Select 'Matrix/Rating Scale' from the list of question types.
In the main question text box, enter the main question.
Under the 'Row Choices' section, input your rows. These represent the items or statements you want respondents to rate.
Under the 'Column Choices' section, enter your answer choices. These represent the 'Likert scale' options.
After configuring the Likert scale, click on 'Save' to add it to your survey.
Once done, preview the question to make sure the formatting and layout look correct by clicking 'Preview survey'.
Quick answer: To add a Likert scale in SurveyMonkey, open an existing survey, select Edit survey, and click + New Question in the Design Survey section. Choose Matrix/Rating Scale, enter your question text, add Row Choices and Column Choices, save the question, and preview the survey to check formatting.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Create rating questions in SurveyMonkey by selecting Matrix/Rating Scale, entering your row and column choices, and saving. This guide shows how to add Likert Scale in SurveyMonkey in 9 steps, starting with "Open an existing one in which you want to add a Likert Scale question by clicking the e..." and finishing with "Once done, preview the question to make sure the formatting and layout look correct by...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SurveyMonkey interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Likert Scale in SurveyMonkey?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SurveyMonkey data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SurveyMonkey. Related guides: How to Add MP3 File on SurveyMonkey, How to Add Page Title in SurveyMonkey and How to Add Reference Image for SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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