Tip: Learn moreabout Microsoft Forms or get startedright away and createa survey, quiz, or poll.Want more advanced branding, question types, and data analysis? Try Dynamics 365 Customer Voice.
With Microsoft Forms, you can create surveys, quizzes, and polls, and easily see results as they come in.
Note:Creatinga quiz? Start here.
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Start a new form
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Go toMicrosoft Forms with your Microsoft 365 school credentials, Microsoft 365 work credentials, or Microsoft account (Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com).
Note:You can also log in to Office.com, look for the Microsoft 365 icons on the left, and then select Forms.
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Title your formand, if you want, a description of it.
Note:Form titles can have up to 90 characters. Descriptions can have up to 1,000 characters.
Note:Your form is saved automatically while you create it.
(Video) How to use Microsoft Forms
New Form.Add questions
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Choose what kind of question you want to add, such asChoice, Text, Rating, or Date question types. SelectMore question types
forRanking, Likert, File upload, or Net Promoter Score® question types. To organize sections for your questions, selectSection.Tip:You can also format your text. Highlight a word or words in yourtitle or questions, and then choose any of the following:Bold(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+B),Italic(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+I),Underline(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+U),Font color,Font size,Numbering, orBullets.
Important:If you delete a question, it will be permanently deleted along with any response data that's been collected for it. Learn more.
forRanking, Likert, File upload, or Net Promoter Score® question types. To organize sections for your questions, selectSection.Preview your form
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Totest out your form, answer the questions in Preview mode, and then selectSubmit.
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To keep editing your form, select Back.
Previewto see how your form will look. On a mobile device select Start a new form
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Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your school or work credentials.
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Select
New> Forms for Excel.Note: Forms for Excel is only available for OneDrive for work or school and new team sites connected with Microsoft 365 Groups. Learn more about Microsoft 365 groups.
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Enter a name for your form, and then selectCreate.A new tab for Microsoft Forms will open in your web browser.
Note:Form titles can have up to 90 characters. Descriptions can have up to 1,000 characters.
Note:Your form is saved automatically while you create it.
Add questions
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Choose what kind of question you want to add, such asChoice, Text, Rating, or Date question types. SelectMore question types
forRanking, Likert, File upload, or Net Promoter Score® question types. To organize sections for your questions, selectSection.(Video) How to Create a Form with Microsoft FormsTip:You can also format your text. Highlight a word or words in yourtitle or questions, and then choose any of the following:Bold(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+B),Italic(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+I),Underline(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+U),Font color,Font size,Numbering, orBullets.
Important:If you delete a question, it will be permanently deleted along with any response data that's been collected for it. Learn more.
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Totest out your form, answer the questions in Preview mode, and then selectSubmit.
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To keep editing your form, select Back.
Start a new form
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Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your school or work credentials.
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Open the Excel workbook in which you want to insert a form.
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SelectInsert > Forms >
New Form.Note:To enable the Forms button, make sure your Excel workbook is stored in OneDrive for work or school. Also note that Forms for Excel is only available for OneDrive for work or school and new team sites connected with Microsoft 365 Groups. Learn more about Microsoft365 groups.
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A new tab for Microsoft Forms will open in your web browser.
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Select the placeholder default title and change with your own. If you want, also add a description.
Note:Form titles can have up to 90 characters. Descriptions can have up to 1,000 characters.
Note:Your form is saved automatically while you create it.
Add questions
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Select
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Choose what kind of question you want to add, such asChoice, Text, Rating, or Date question types. SelectMore question types
forRanking, Likert, File upload, or Net Promoter Score® question types. To organize sections for your questions, selectSection.(Video) Create a form in Microsoft FormsTip:You can also format your text. Highlight a word or words in yourtitle or questions, and then choose any of the following:Bold(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+B),Italic(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+I),Underline(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+U),Font color,Font size,Numbering, orBullets.
Important:If you delete a question, it will be permanently deleted along with any response data that's been collected for it. Learn more.
Preview your form
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SelectPreviewto see how your form will look on a Computer or Mobile device.
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Totest out your form, answer the questions in Preview mode, and then selectSubmit.
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To keep editing your form, select Back.
Start a new form
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Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your school account.
Note:This feature only applies to Class or Staff Notebooks for Office 365 Education users. Learn more about OneNote Class Notebook and OneNote Staff Notebook.
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Open the OneNote notebook in which you want to insert a form.
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On the Insert tab, select Forms.
Note:The Forms button is only available for Office 365 Education users. To access Forms in OneNote for the web, please sign in with your school account.
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A Forms for OneNote panel will open and dock on the right side of your OneNote notebook.
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A new tab for Microsoft Forms will open in your web browser.
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Select the placeholder default title and update it with your own. If you want, also add a description.
(Video) How to Create a Form in Microsoft Forms - TutorialNote:Form titles can have up to 90 characters. Descriptions can have up to 1,000 characters.
Note:Your form is saved automatically while you create it.
Add questions
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Select
Add new to add a new question to your form. -
Choose what kind of question you want to add, such asChoice, Text, Rating, or Date question types. SelectMore question types
forRanking, Likert, File upload, or Net Promoter Score® question types. To organize sections for your questions, selectSection.Tip:You can also format your text. Highlight a word or words in yourtitle or questions, and then choose any of the following:Bold(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+B),Italic(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+I),Underline(keyboard shortcut -CTRL/Cmd+U),Font color,Font size,Numbering, orBullets.
Important:If you delete a question, it will be permanently deleted along with any response data that's been collected for it. Learn more.
Preview your form
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SelectPreviewto see how your form will look on a Computer or Mobile device.
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Totest out your form, answer the questions in Preview mode, and then selectSubmit.
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To keep editing your form, select Back.
Your newly created form will appear at the top of your My forms list in theForms for OneNote panel and can be embedded into your OneNote notebook. Learn more.
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Now that you have the basics down, you can also customize your form theme, add a picture to a question, create sections, use branching logic, and more.
See what else you can do with Microsoft Forms.
Feedback for Microsoft Forms
We want to hear from you! To send feedback about Microsoft Forms, go to the upper right corner of your form andselectMore form settings 
> Feedback.
See Also
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Forms
Adjust your form or quiz settings in Microsoft Forms
Send your form to collect responses
Check your form results
FAQs
How do I get answers for Microsoft Forms? ›
- Open the form for which you want to review the results, and then select the Responses tab.
- Scroll down to review a summary of the responses for each question asked.
- Select View results to see detailed responses from each respondent.
- Select Open in Excel to view an editable spreadsheet of responses to your form.
200,000 characters is the maximum allowed for total responses per form. For example, if a form contains five text questions, and the respondent has already reached the 200,000- character limit by the fourth question, they won't be able to provide a response for the fifth question.
How do I create multiple answers in Microsoft Forms? ›- By default, the question will give 2 x possible answer fields, to add more click the + Add option button.
- Now add any additional answer options you wish to include.
- To automatically add an answer of “Other”, click the Add “Other” option button.
The difference between creating a new Form vs a new Quiz is that in Quizzes you can add answers and scores, as well as math equations, you can also provide feedback on the users selected answer - explaining why it is right or wrong.
How do I get PDF answers in MS forms? ›...
- CTRL + P to open the Printer dialog box.
- Scroll left in the "Select Printer" window and select "Microsoft Print to PDF".
- Click Print.
- Type the filename.
- Save.
“For the Q&A, Google Forms is definitely better than Microsoft Forms,” says Harper. “With its wide array of question formats and sectioning, it's easier for a user to craft their own questions thanks to this flexibility.”
What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Forms? ›| Microsoft Forms – Pros | Microsoft Forms – Cons |
|---|---|
| All internal staff have automated access – Safe with no sign up/sign on for internal staff. | Offline limitations – Purely web based and need internet connection to run. |
Forms, which Microsoft set free for consumers in 2020, isn't going away. But on Teams, the Forms app is being replaced with a new app called "Polls" via Microsoft Forms, with a Teams-branded icon.
How do I create a custom fillable form? ›- Open Acrobat: Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Prepare Form.”
- Select a file or scan a document: Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and add form fields.
- Add new form fields: Use the top toolbar and adjust the layout using tools in the right pane.
- Save your fillable PDF:
Forms on Office Online Click this link to go to the Templates on Microsoft Office Online Web site, where you can browse for free form templates and template parts.
Can Microsoft Forms allow multiple responses? ›
Should you need to allow multiple responses from one user, you can enable this in the settings tab in the edit menu. You will need to send the link out again.
Can you have multiple text answers in Microsoft Forms? ›I understand that you want to have multiple text boxes for one question. This feature is not available in Microsoft Forms. We can only use one question one text box information.
What is the best use of Microsoft Forms? ›With Microsoft Forms, you can create surveys, quizzes, and polls, invite others to respond to it using almost any web browser or mobile device, see real-time results as they're submitted, use built-in analytics to evaluate responses, and export results to Excel for additional analysis or grading.
How useful is Microsoft Forms? ›Overall, for our basic needs, MS Forms is perfect for internal polls, surveys, and quizzes. I like that the forms are easy to use within the Microsoft ecosystem, our team uses MS 365. The forms are intuitive enough and can be customized to fit basic surveys, polls, and even quizzes.
What Microsoft program did Microsoft Forms replace? ›Microsoft Forms is a basic, lightweight app intended to quickly collect information via surveys and quizzes. Microsoft InfoPath has been replaced by SharePoint Lists, Flow, and PowerApps – modern solutions for digitizing traditional company forms, automating workflows, and transforming business processes. Learn more.
How do I save a fillable PDF form with answers? ›How to download/save the fillable PDF to your computer: Right click on the form link (Apply Button) and select “Save target as…” or “Save link as…” Filling the form using Adobe Reader: You can either type information directly into each field or cut and paste text from your own word processor.
Can you turn a Microsoft form into a PDF? ›Automate the generation of documents in your company. Create a DOCX or PDF file from a template when a Microsoft Form is submitted. Files will be saved in OneDrive.
How do I create a fillable PDF? ›- Open Acrobat. Click on the Tools tab and select Prepare Form.
- Select a file or scan a document. Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and add form fields.
- Add new form fields. ...
- Save your fillable PDF.
Is Microsoft Forms compliant? Microsoft Forms is compliant in the following ways: HIPAA and BAA compliant.
Can I save a Microsoft Forms and continue later? ›Replies (1)
However, this feature is not available now. Currently, users could only see the Submit button when they fill the form. If they don't click Submit, their responses will not be saved; and if they click Submit, their responses will be saved and sent to the creator.
What are the disadvantages of using forms? ›
- The designing and printing of the office forms requires much time.
- If the form was not correctly designed and printed, a lot of confusion may be raised and results in wastage of time, labour and money.
- It becomes monotony to fill the forms to the clerk.
In Microsoft Forms, we can set the Start and End time and the form will accept responses during this time only but there's no option/setting in the from itself to limit the number of responses. You can, however, consider creating the flow in Power Automate to set this limitation.
Why does Microsoft Forms not work? ›If you encounter the 'Microsoft Forms not loading' problem, you should ensure that the browsers you're using are supported by forms. We have listed supported browsers above. You should also confirm that you do not have a third-party extension affecting the rendering of the form.