New Survey Builder

Using the new survey editor

The survey editor has been redesigned and is now the default for everyone. This article walks through what's different so you can work confidently in the new editor.

Saving your work

The editor saves each question as you make changes. There's no global save button to remember and no risk of losing progress between edits — your work is preserved as you go.

Reordering and inserting questions

To reorder a question or follow-up, grab the handle on the question card and drag it into place.

To insert a question between two existing questions or follow-ups, hover where you want it to go and click the add button. You're no longer limited to adding at the end of the list.

Reading and writing conditional logic

Every question card shows its conditional logic in plain language ("Show only when Q2 = Yes or No") instead of cryptic IDs.

To wire new logic, describe what you want in the same plain-English style — for example, "show Q4 only when respondents pick Yes on Q3" — and the editor applies it.

Translating your study

Translation lives directly in the editor.

• To translate everything at once — questions, follow-ups, answers, grid rows, and multimedia text — click the globe icon at the study level.
• To translate a single question, click the globe icon on that question's edit form.

Existing translations are preserved. Only missing fields get filled in. For questions that are just an image, each language keeps its own row so you can swap to a localized image.

Setting auto-code rules for open-ended responses

Auto-code rules let you assign hidden punch variables to open-ended responses based on patterns you define. The codes are applied automatically as data comes in and used in your analysis without being visible to respondents.

Set rules once per question and they apply to every response moving forward. Questions with auto-code rules show an "Auto-coded" badge on the question card so you can spot them at a glance.

Other things to know

• The header stays sticky as you scroll, so toolbar actions are always within reach.
• The "Go to question" jump button is especially useful when you're navigating long studies or conditional flows.
• Multiple people can work in the editor at the same time without conflicts.

Plai works in the editor too

Plai can draft questions from a description, wire conditional logic, translate, audit your study, and more — all from inside the editor. See Meet Plai for the overview.

Want to use the legacy editor?

Reach out to support and we'll switch you back.