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Did you forget to include a column for analysis during your data upload? No worries — there are two ways to bring that column into your analysis using Smart Columns or Add & Replace.

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Option 1: Using Add & Replace

If Smart Columns are not available or preferred, you can re-import the column using the Replace flow.
The original dataset must contain a unique identifier column (for example, UUID or user ID).
1

Prepare your file

Include the unique identifier column (e.g., UUID, respondent ID) and the column(s) you forgot to include originally.
2

Replace Data

In your project, go to Data → Replace Data and upload your new file.
3

Match and add columns

Select the identifier column to match existing rows, then select the new column(s) to be added.
4

Configure and complete

Check the TTA box if the column should be treated as open text, select the option to add as a new column, and complete the upload.

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Option 2: Using a Smart Column (if included in your plan)

If you have Smart Columns enabled, you can turn an existing column into a Text to Analyze (TTA) column.
1

Open Smart Columns

Go to your project and open the Smart Columns panel, then click Create Smart Column.
2

Select column type

Select the column type “Text to Analyze”.
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3

Choose Formula and Variable

Choose Formula, click on Variable, and select the column you’d like to turn into a TTA field.
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4

Create & Fill

Click Create & Fill.
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Your selected column will now behave like any other open-ended field and can be included in your analysis.
Last modified on May 23, 2026