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Overview

Hey Quiz supports import and export in formats:
  • JSON - full quiz structure
  • Excel (XLSX) - spreadsheet

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Importing a quiz

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From JSON file

1

Go to import

In My quizzes panel, click “Import”.
2

Select JSON file

Click “Choose file” and select .json file.
3

Review preview

System will show quiz preview:
  • Title
  • Question count
  • Question types
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Import

Click “Import” - quiz will appear in list.

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From Excel file

1

Prepare Excel file

Spreadsheet structure:
2

Import file

Select .xlsx file in import dialog.
3

Map columns

If structure differs, map columns to appropriate fields.
4

Review and import

Check preview and click “Import”.
Excel template: Download Excel template with sample data.

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Supported question types for import

Types Raise hand, Poll, Fill in blank, Match, and Open-ended are not currently supported for import. Add them manually after import.

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Exporting a quiz

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To JSON

1

Find quiz

In My quizzes panel, find quiz to export.
2

Click Export

Click “Export” button next to quiz.
3

Choose format

Select JSON from format list.
4

Download file

File will download automatically.

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To Excel

Same as JSON, but select Excel (XLSX) format.

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JSON file structure

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Use cases

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Quiz backup

Regularly export important quizzes to JSON as backup.

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Sharing with others

Export quiz and send file to colleague - they can import to their account.

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Moving between accounts

Export from one account → Import to another.

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Creating variants

  1. Export quiz
  2. Edit JSON file
  3. Change title and questions
  4. Import as new quiz

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Troubleshooting

  • Check file format (JSON/XLSX)
  • Make sure structure is correct
  • Check character encoding (UTF-8)
  • Questions with wrong structure are skipped
  • Check if all required fields are filled
  • File must be saved in UTF-8 encoding
  • In Excel: Save as → Choose UTF-8

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Next steps

Cloning quizzes

Quick duplication

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