How to Cross Tabulate in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Cross Tabulate in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the survey you want to analyze and click on the 'Analyze Results'.
In your 'Analyze results' tab, go to the 'Rule' menu.
Select 'Compare'.
From the dropdown, choose 'Compare by Question and Answer'.
Click the drop-down arrow to choose a question.
Select the answers that you want to compare.
Click 'Apply'.
After selecting the questions, SurveyMonkey will automatically generate a cross-tabulation table.
Quick answer: To cross tabulate in SurveyMonkey, navigate to your survey, open the Analyze Results tab, and select Compare from the Rule menu. Choose Compare by Question and Answer, pick your question and answers, and click Apply to generate the table.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Analyze survey data by cross-tabulating questions and answers using the comparison tool in SurveyMonkey. This guide shows how to cross Tabulate in SurveyMonkey in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the survey you want to analyze and click on the 'Analyze Results'" and finishing with "After selecting the questions, SurveyMonkey will automatically generate a cross-tabulat...". 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 cross Tabulate 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 Customize End Page in SurveyMonkey, How to Customize the Graph in SurveyMonkey and How to Delete a Page in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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