Add a Short Name to a Question

Short names, otherwise known as an alias, are like the reporting values of question titles. If you set up a short name it will display in your exports rather than the question titles users see.

Edit Survey> Question Editor > Select your question
Click the edit button to the left of your question (the little pencil)
Go to the Advanced tab
Fill in your short name/Alias in the box under Advanced Settings.
Save

Your exports will by default now display this instead of your question title in the header column.

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