How to Allow Multiple Answers in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Allow Multiple Answers in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired survey and click on the ellipsis icon next to the survey title.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Edit survey'.
In the 'Design Survey' section, select a question and click 'Edit'.
Click 'Matrix/Rating Scale'. This option allows respondents to select more than one answer from the choices you provide.
When creating your question, select 'Use Checkboxes' under the question type. This will allow respondents to check more than one answer.
After creating your question and setting the multiple selection rules, click 'Save'.
Click 'Preview survey'.
And that’s it! This setup allows your respondents to select multiple answers.
Quick answer: To allow multiple answers in SurveyMonkey, navigate to your survey, select Edit survey, and edit a question. Choose Matrix/Rating Scale or select Use Checkboxes under the question type to enable multiple selections, then save your changes and preview the survey.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Enable multiple-choice selections in SurveyMonkey by editing your survey questions, applying checkbox settings, and previewing the results. This guide shows how to allow Multiple Answers in SurveyMonkey in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired survey and click on the ellipsis icon next to the survey title" and finishing with "And that’s it! This setup allows your respondents to select multiple answers". 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 allow Multiple Answers in SurveyMonkey?
8 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 Allow Multiple Responses in SurveyMonkey, How to Ask Screening Questions in SurveyMonkey and How to Begin a New Research Study Using SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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