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Google Forms Guide: Create Surveys, Quizzes and Registration Forms

By Ammar Aslam · Updated September 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Google Forms Guide: Create Surveys, Quizzes and Registration Forms

Google Forms is a free tool for creating surveys, registration forms, feedback forms and quizzes. Responses are collected automatically and can be viewed as charts or in a spreadsheet.

Create a form

  1. Go to forms.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Click Blank form or choose a template.
  3. Add a title and description.

Add questions

Click + to add questions. Common types:

  • Short answer: name, phone number.
  • Paragraph: longer comments.
  • Multiple choice: pick one option.
  • Checkboxes: pick several.
  • Dropdown: long lists.
  • Linear scale: ratings from 1 to 5.
  • Date and time.
  • File upload (requires respondents to sign in).

Turn on Required for essential questions.

Response validation

Click the three dots on a short answer question → Response validation to require numbers, email format or minimum length.

Sections and logic

Split long forms into sections. For multiple choice questions, use Go to section based on answer to skip irrelevant questions.

Make a quiz

In Settings, turn on Make this a quiz. Set answer keys and points. Forms grades responses automatically.

Share the form

Click Send to share by email, link (shorten it) or embed on a website. Share the link on WhatsApp or social media.

View responses

The Responses tab shows summaries and charts. Click the Sheets icon to link responses to a Google Sheet for sorting and analysis.

Useful settings

  • Limit to one response per person (requires sign-in).
  • Collect email addresses.
  • Turn off accepting responses after a deadline.
  • Get email notifications for new responses.

Privacy tips

Only collect information you need, tell people how you'll use it, and never ask for passwords. Be cautious of Google Forms asking you for login details; scammers use forms for phishing.

Practical uses for Google Forms

  • Event registration: names, contact details and attendance choices.
  • Class quizzes: automatically graded tests with feedback.
  • Customer feedback: ratings and comments for a small business.
  • Order forms: product choices and quantities (use checkboxes and short answers).
  • Volunteer sign-ups: availability and skills.
  • Family planning: collecting dates and preferences for a wedding or trip.

Designing forms people finish

  • Keep forms short; ask only essential questions.
  • Use clear, simple wording.
  • Group related questions into sections.
  • Prefer multiple choice over paragraph answers where possible.
  • Explain how long it takes ("2 minutes") in the description.
  • Customise the theme with your colours or logo for a professional look.
  • Test the form yourself on a phone before sharing.

Working with responses in Google Sheets

Linking responses to Sheets lets you sort, filter and create charts. Each new response adds a row automatically. Use filters to view only certain answers, and conditional formatting to highlight important responses. See spreadsheet basics for formula tips that also work in Sheets.

Frequently asked questions

Is Google Forms free?

Yes, with a Google account.

Can people fill it without a Google account?

Yes, unless you require sign-in or file uploads.

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Ammar Aslam
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