Verbatim Skipper Translation lets researchers review open-ended responses in their chosen Research Language. Ideal for multilingual surveys, it simplifies analysis by making responses in programmed languages easier to interpret.

⚠️ Note: A designated Research Language is required for translations beyond the survey's programmed languages. For example, if a survey is fielded in Brazil, only Portuguese will be available unless a Research Language (e.g. English) is set.

Enabling Verbatim Skipper Translation

You can enable Verbatim Skipper Translation from several locations. Choose the option that best fits your workflow.

Enabling from the Survey Editor

When you first add an Open-Ended Question, Form Question, or Open-Ended answer option, a message appears at the bottom of the Survey Editor page. Keep the box checked to enable Verbatim Skipper Translation during analysis.

⚠️ Note: Pricing for Verbatim Skipper Translation is dynamic and may vary based on the estimated number of verbatims your survey is expected to receive.

Enabling from the Stats Page — View Tab

1. Select the View tab in the left sidebar.
2. Click Translate Verbatims. You'll be redirected to the checkout page to purchase the feature.
3. After completing the purchase, Verbatim Translation will be available on the Stats page.

Enabling from the Stats Page — Qualitative Report

1. Click the Verbatim icon below the header, or on the right side of a question header, to open the Qualitative report.
2. Click the $$ icon. You'll be redirected to the checkout page to purchase the feature.
3. After completing the purchase, Verbatim Translation will be available on the Stats page.

Using Verbatim Skipper Translation in the Qual Report

With Verbatim Skipper Translation enabled, go to the Stats page and click the Verbatim icon to open the Qualitative report.

1. Click the Languages icon next to the search bar to open a menu showing the languages respondents used.
2. Select a view:
   • Original — view verbatims in the original response language
   • EN — view the English translation of all verbatims
   • Other language(s) — view translations in another available language
3. Click the language toggle above an individual verbatim to switch between English and the original language.
4. As Skipper processes translations, a progress banner appears above the verbatims showing how many responses have been translated out of the total.

⚠️ Note: All exports will be downloaded in the currently selected language. To export in a different language, change the selection using the Languages icon or the View tab.

Using Verbatim Skipper Translation in the Quant Report

1. Click the View icon in the left sidebar.
2. Click the Verbatim Translations dropdown and select a view:
   • Original — view verbatims in the original response language
   • EN — view the English translation
   • Other language(s) — view translations in another available language

⚠️ Note: All exports will be downloaded in the selected language. Change the selection using the View tab or Languages icon on the Verbatims page to export in a different language.

Exporting

To export by individual question:

1. Scroll to an open-ended question in your quant report.
2. Click the Export icon to open the dropdown.
3. Select Download all verbatim (CSV) or Download all verbatim with codes (CSV).

To export verbatims for the entire survey:

1. Open the Verbatim page of your stats page.
2. Click the Export icon in the left menu to open the Export Comments pane and select your desired export.

To export verbatim responses with their codebook and codes:

1. Open the Verbatim page of your stats page.
2. Click the Export icon and select Excel Coded Maps, Raw CSV, or Excel RAW.