How to use Microsoft Forms for Surveys (2023 Tutorial)

In this video we will check out the power of Microsoft Forms for creating impactful surveys and questionnaires in this all-inclusive guide. Regardless of your skill level, this video provides the techniques and tips to design, distribute, and analyse surveys like a pro, covering:

✅ The Forms Dashboard and Forms Templates: Navigate your way through the dashboard and take advantage of pre-designed templates for quick survey setup.

✅ Creating a New Survey using Forms: Step-by-step instructions to craft your first survey, customised to your specific needs.

✅ Adding Questions to the Survey: Explore the types of questions available and how to incorporate them effectively in your survey.

✅ Using Branching in Surveys: Understand the logic of branching for complex and dynamic survey pathways.

✅ Previewing and Testing the Survey: Ensure the quality of your survey through preview and test runs.

✅ Form Settings for Surveys: Configure settings like permissions, notifications, and response limits for your survey.

✅ Collecting Responses for the Survey: Tips and best practices for collecting meaningful data.

✅ Viewing and Analysing Survey Responses: Decode the numbers and make data-driven decisions.

✅ Importing Existing Surveys: Bring existing surveys into Microsoft Forms, without the hassle.

✅ Summary: Key takeaways and next steps for your survey-creating journey.

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Video Timings:

00:00 Introduction
00:49 The Forms Dashboard and Forms Templates
03:01 Creating a New Survey using Forms
06:24 Adding Questions to the Survey
09:32 Using Branching in Surveys
11:45 Previewing and Testing the Survey
13:14 Form Settings for Surveys
17:03 Collecting Responses for the Survey
18:26 Viewing and Analysing Survey Responses
20:06 Importing Existing Surveys
22:24 Summary

[brandyb]

Just wanted to say this was super helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to film it and take us through the app.

[JenniferEdmonds-ce]

Can you tell me if I can create a multi answer for example: What type of product do you need....which could be a multiple choice selection but can I then add a text field to the right for a # number input for how much or many do you need. What is my best option please

[Denis-iqkj]

How do you compare responses from previous surveys? E.g. I send out a bi-weekly survey and want to show the difference in responses compared to previous surveys

[dunn-and-co]

When I share a link to my form on our fb business page, it requires the user to log in to microsoft to access the form. We have the settings set for "anyone" to fill it out. I don't see any other settings to fix this problem. Suggestions please?

[irishnewyorker]

Do people need to be assigned a MS account to access survey if i send it out to the public ?

[joannabartlett]

I want to reuse a Form I created, but copying doesn't seem to allow my organisation to complete it again. Any ideas?

[gemmanguyen]

How do you add consent form with attach word doc on ms form

[chive]

Can you change the font size on the form?