How to Add Sub Questions in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
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How to Add Sub Questions in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Open your survey by clicking the ellipsis icon next to the survey title.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Edit survey'.
In the 'Design Survey', select a question and click 'Edit'.
From the question types, choose 'Matrix/Rating Scale'. This type of question allows you to add multiple sub-questions rows under a common header, with each row functioning as a sub-question.
Write your main question or the header text.
Under the 'Rows' section, enter each sub-question or item you want to ask about.
In the 'Columns' section, define the possible responses.
Customize the Options like using weights and allowing multiple answers per row or forcing a response.
Click 'SAVE'.
Click 'Preview survey'.
By choosing the right method, you can effectively organize sub-questions and tailor your survey to gather richer insights.
Quick answer: To add sub questions in SurveyMonkey, edit your survey, select a question, and choose the Matrix/Rating Scale question type. Enter the main header text, add your sub-questions under the Rows section, define responses in the Columns, customize options, and save your changes.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Organize your SurveyMonkey survey by adding multiple sub-questions using the Matrix/Rating Scale question type. Customize rows, columns, and save. This guide shows how to add Sub Questions in SurveyMonkey in 11 steps, starting with "Open your survey by clicking the ellipsis icon next to the survey title" and finishing with "By choosing the right method, you can effectively organize sub-questions and tailor you...". 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 Sub Questions in SurveyMonkey?
11 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 Table in SurveyMonkey, How to Add Weight in SurveyMonkey and How to Adjust Logo Size in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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