Already have your questions in a document or a plain text file? There's no need to retype them one by one. Evalandgo turns them automatically into ready to use questions: just import a file or paste your text. Perfect for saving time on long or standardised surveys.

Feature available from the PRO plan (free trial included).

Two ways to add your questions

Both methods work on the same principle: a well laid out text becomes a series of questions. Pick whichever is handier.

• Import a file : Evalandgo reads a .docx, .pdf or .txt document and pulls your questions from it.
• Copy/paste : you paste your text straight into the editor, page by page.

Where to start the import

1. When creating a survey : click the "Import questions" button as you create a new survey.
2. In an existing survey : open the editor, click "Add an element", then choose "Copy/paste".

Then drop your file or paste your text, and confirm.

Rule 1: one question = one block of text

Separate each question from the next with two line breaks. Put each answer choice on its own line, right below the question (a single line break between the question and its choices).

What is your favourite colour?
Red
Blue
Green

What is your favourite fruit?
Apple
Banana
Grape

Rule 2: separate pages with a line of dashes

To split your questions across several pages, insert a line containing at least three dashes.

How old are you?
Under 18
18 to 35
Over 35

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How satisfied are you?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Not very satisfied

Rule 3: wrap long text in three quotation marks

If a choice spans several lines (a course title, a description...), wrap it in three quotation marks.

Which training did you take?
"""Tech and IT:
Introduction to cybersecurity"""
"""Business and management:
Leadership and team management"""

Rule 4: fine tune your questions with brackets [ ]

Brackets, added at the end of the question line, let you:

• set a question type: [type:unique]
• make a question mandatory: [mandatory]
• enable an "Other" answer (on the relevant choice line): [other]
• mark a correct answer for a quiz (on the choice line): [correct]
• add a score: [points:1]

What colour is the sky? [type:unique,points:2]
Red
Blue [correct]
Green
Other [other]

What is your first name? [type:form,mandatory]
First name

Available question types:

Type	Tag
Single choice	[type:unique]
Multiple choice	[type:multiple]
Free text	[type:text]
Number	[type:number]
Scale	[type:scale]
NPS	[type:n_p_s]
Slider	[type:slider]
Emoticon	[type:emoticon]
Rating (stars)	[type:rating]
Ranking	[type:ranking]
Multi field form	[type:form]
Date / time	[type:date_time]
File upload	[type:upload]
Pen / signature	[type:drawing]
Distribution (100 points)	[type:distribution]
Text block or title	[type:item_text]

Rule 5: enrich with tags < >

Tags add messages to a question:

• <help> : extra information
• <correct> : the message shown for a correct answer (quiz)
• <wrong> : the message shown for a wrong answer (quiz)

What is the capital of France? [type:unique,points:1]
<help>Only one answer is possible.</help>
<correct>Correct.</correct>
<wrong>The capital of France is Paris.</wrong>
Lyon
Paris [correct]
Marseille

A ready to copy template

Copy this template to get started faster:

What is your first and last name? [type:form,mandatory]
<help>This question is mandatory.</help>
First name
Last name

How old are you? [type:unique]
Under 25
Between 25 and 60
Over 60

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How would you rate the welcome at the store? [type:scale]

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Do you have any comments or suggestions? [type:text]

What happens once your questions are imported?

• Evalandgo analyses your text and automatically assigns the most suitable question type.
• A live preview appears on the right so you can check the result.
• You can change a question's type at any time, using the selector at the top right of each question.

Good to know : the import does not support Excel files (.xlsx). If your questions are in a spreadsheet, copy/paste their content straight into the import area, or save them first in a Word or text document.

Good to know : a formatting mistake can block the import. If something goes wrong, check your line breaks, your brackets and your dash lines, then try again.

Related articles

• Which question types are available in Evalandgo? (link to add)
• How do I change a question's type after import? (link to add)
• How do I create a survey in Evalandgo? (link to add)

Need help ? Got a question about importing or copy/pasting? Our support team is here for you through the in app chat, or by email at support@evalandgo.com.