How to Delete a Response in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Response in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Open the survey for which you want to delete the response by clicking the ellipsis icon.
Navigate to the 'Analyze Results' to view the collected responses.
Go to the 'Individual Responses' section.
Once you're on the response you'd like to remove, click the trash can icon.
You may also click the arrow.
After clicking the arrow, select 'Delete' next to the response.
Confirm the deletion by clicking 'Delete response'.
By following these steps, you can delete a response in SurveyMonkey. Once a response is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
Quick answer: To remove a response in SurveyMonkey, open the survey via the ellipsis icon, navigate to Analyze Results, and go to Individual Responses. Click the trash can icon or use the arrow to select Delete, then confirm by clicking Delete response. Note that deleted responses cannot be recovered.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Permanently remove unwanted survey data in SurveyMonkey by navigating to individual responses, selecting the delete option, and confirming. This guide shows how to delete a Response in SurveyMonkey in 8 steps, starting with "Open the survey for which you want to delete the response by clicking the ellipsis icon" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can delete a response in SurveyMonkey. Once a response is...". 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 delete a Response 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 Delete a Survey in SurveyMonkey, How to Delete Multiple Questions At a Time SurveyMonkey and How to Delete Pages in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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