Tech Tip: How to print/export surveys from SelectSurvey

by Ryan Johnson, I-Tech

With SelectSurvey being decommissioned in August, here is how you can Print and Export your surveys from SelectSurvey in preparation to moving them to Qualtrics or another survey tool.

Printing your survey(s)
STEP 1:
Log into SelectSurvey using your Penn State credentials
Click on the Design link next to your survey

screenshot of dialog box to show design selection

STEP 2:
In the left column, click Print

screenshot showing options for modifying survey

STEP 3:
Change settings to (optional):
“No Page Breaks,” so you have one continuous document
“Do Not Print Survey Title,” so you can suppress the title, (if desired)
“All Pages,” to have the entire document

screen shot of options for printing survey

Exporting RESULTS from SelectSurvey
STEP 1:
Log into SelectSurvey using your Penn State credentials
Click on the Analyze link of your survey

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STEP 2:
Click Export Data to create file

NOTE:
Your survey results can be exported from SelectSurvey into a variety of formats, including CSV (Excel), XML, and SPSS (Extended & Condensed) formats.

STEP 3:
After making your selections, click Export.  The file will then be downloaded to your computer.