Google Forms is a free, user-friendly, web-based tool from Google for creating and distributing online surveys, quizzes, and various forms to collect data and feedback. As part of Google Workspace, it integrates seamlessly with other Google products, such as Google Sheets, to automatically organize and analyze responses in real-time. Users can easily customize forms with different question types, add images, use form logic, and share them via links, email, or by embedding them on websites, making it a versatile tool for both personal and professional data collection.
Here are simple steps to create a Google Form:
Go to Google Forms
Open your browser and visit forms.google.com.
Make sure you are signed in with your Google account.
Start a new form
Click the blank form (+) or choose a ready-made template.
Add a title and description
At the top, enter the form title (e.g., “Survey” or “Registration Form”).
Add a short description if needed.
Add questions
Click the + button on the right to add a new question.
Type your question and choose the answer type (multiple choice, short answer, checkbox, dropdown, etc.).
Customize settings
Use the palette icon 🎨 to change colors and theme.
Use the gear icon ⚙️ for settings like collecting email addresses, making questions required, or limiting responses.
Preview your form
Click the eye icon 👁 to see what your form looks like to others.
Share your form
Click Send (top right).
Choose to share via link, email, or embed in a website.
You can shorten the link for easier sharing.
View responses
Go to the Responses tab at the top to see answers.
You can also link responses to a Google Sheet for easier analysis.
