When you collect responses using grid-based questions like Grid Checkbox and Grid Radio, the exported sheet can sometimes look hard to read at first. Instead of getting one clean column per row, the responses may appear grouped in a single cell as structured data. That works, but it is not always the easiest format when you want to review answers quickly, filter data, or share it with your team.

To make this easier, BoloSign now includes a feature that lets you export grid fields as separate columns. Once this toggle is enabled, each row inside your grid question is broken out into its own column in Excel or Google Sheets. It is a small feature update, but a very useful one for anyone who wants cleaner exports and better readability.

Start by creating your form in BoloSign as you normally would.

Add your questions and include grid-based fields such as:

Set up the rows and columns based on the response format you want to collect.

Once your form is ready, share it with respondents and start collecting responses.

Before turning on this feature, both Grid Checkbox and Grid Radio responses are exported in a structured format inside a single spreadsheet cell.
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This means the grid answers are grouped instead of being spread across separate columns.

This is the default behavior.

Before enabling the toggle, open the exported Excel sheet or connected Google Sheet.
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You will notice that the grid responses appear combined into a single cell for each question. This can make the sheet look more condensed and may be harder to work with if you want to sort, filter, or review row-level answers.

Now go back to your form dashboard.

Open Settings, then look under the Responses section.
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There you will find the option:

Export Grid Fields as Separate Columns

Turn on the Export Grid Fields as Separate Columns toggle.

Once enabled, BoloSign will de-structure the grid-based response data when exporting it. Instead of keeping the full answer grouped in one field, the export will split it into separate columns based on the grid rows.

Now check your Excel sheet or Google Sheet export again.

After enabling the toggle:

This makes it much easier to understand what each respondent selected without opening a long structured value inside a single cell.

Here’s the real difference this feature makes:
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Before enabling the toggle
Grid Checkbox and Grid Radio responses appear in a combined format inside one column. The answer is technically there, but it is packed together and not easy to scan at a glance.
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After enabling the toggle
The export becomes much cleaner. Each row from the grid is separated into its own column, making the sheet easier to read, review, filter, and analyze.
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This is especially useful for teams handling larger response volumes or anyone using spreadsheets for reporting and follow-up work.
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This feature is useful when:

Even though this is a small parity update, it makes a real difference in day-to-day usage. Small export improvements like this can save time, reduce confusion, and make form response data much easier to use.
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For customers who rely on spreadsheet exports, having grid responses split into separate columns gives them a clearer view of the data without needing manual cleanup. It also makes BoloSign form exports feel more polished and practical for real workflows.
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The Export Grid Fields as Separate Columns feature in BoloSign helps turn grid question responses into a cleaner and more usable spreadsheet format. Instead of storing all grid selections inside one combined field, BoloSign can now split them into separate columns for better readability and easier analysis.
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If you regularly use Grid Checkbox or Grid Radio questions, this feature is worth enabling. It keeps your exports organized, makes response data easier to work with, and improves the overall experience for anyone reviewing form submissions.