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How to delete a data column in Qualtrics?

  • April 4, 2022
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Hi Community,
We have sensitive data that we need to collect, but also should delete as a fast as we can. I can't seem to find a way to just delete one column/variable of collected data permanently from Qualtrics. I can only find options for deleting the entire dataset or rows.
Best,
Lise

Best answer by MatthewM

If you want to erase a single column from your dataset, you can delete the question from the survey editor and it will remove the associated data column.

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InessaG
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You can use response editing, select all your responses in bulk, and update that field to a blank value
https://www.qualtrics.com/support/survey-platform/data-and-analysis-module/data/response-editing/


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If you want to erase a single column from your dataset, you can delete the question from the survey editor and it will remove the associated data column.