How to use Google Forms - Tutorial for Beginners

Google Forms is one of the most flexible apps within the Google Drive suite. In this tutorial, Scott Friesen shows you everything you need to know about creating surveys, receiving responses, and so much more. This beginner's guide will have you using Google Forms like a pro in no time.

00:00 Why Google Forms is so valuable
00:39 How to access Google Forms
00:54 Add Title and Description to Google Form
01:19 Adding and Editing Questions
01:59 Different Question Types in Google Forms
03:07 Changing Question Options
04:00 Adding a Multiple Choice Question
05:19 Adding Images to a Question
07:01 Adding Images or Video to Google Forms
08:02 Adding a Section to Google Forms
09:17 Changing the Google Form Theme
10:29 Previewing the Google Form
11:44 Editing Google Form Settings
13:31 Converting Form to a Quiz
13:58 How to Send a Google Form
14:54 Viewing Responses in Google Forms
16:29 Viewing Responses in Google Sheets

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Scott Friesen is a productivity specialist and founder of Simpletivity training and consulting. He is also a prolific public speaker, workshop leader, and time management coach.

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[lisabi]

Ugh. That helped so much!!!! I wasted a whole day looking for ways to get the responses directly to my email. Turns out it was in my face the whole time!! Thank you and be safe out there!

[kaycole]

This is great! I"m a teacher learning lots of new technology for remote learning, and this video told me all I need to know about Forms to get started! Thanks!

[bisa]

I have been avoiding tutorials on anything right now, but this tutorial on google forms is different. It couldn't be simpler to understand, thank you Teacher!

[jennifersandiego]

Yes, the instructions are very simple, and his tone is very friendly and he sounds also very accommodating. :)

[briangolas]

Great tutorial. Never used forms before but have to learn it quickly to take the attendance of my students for distance learning during quarantine.

[dalitsobotha]

You are a great teacher. Straight to the point. Thank you Scott.

[zorekyzoreky]

You are a dedicated, sincere and enthusiastic person in your Youtube video tutorials. Thank you.

[DellSelf]

My goodness. I had no idea that much could be done with Google forms. Thank you for teaching.

[MrRoyobentoni]

I have been using spreadsheets since 1987. lotus 123 on a 640k Toshiba laptop. IF I only knew then what I know now. Great information. You are a good teacher.

[ontrada]

Fantastic! With the Covid-19 pandemic I've suddenly been launched into online teaching. Clear and concise tutorials like this will definitely soften the landing! Thank you!

[dr.fahmeedaakram]

I didn't find this much clear information in any other video. You have made things very easy for us. Stay happy and blessed!

[cynthiagonzalezlopez]

You are amazing! Thank you very much!!! I was asked to learn how to do this today and I already feel I am NOT a beginner. Thanks Scott!!! Best tutorial ever :-)

[chichu]

Thank you so much! This video helps me to do surveys for my subjects at university! Nice tutorial and clear explanation.

[martinakealy]

Lovely voice Scott. Right speed for really clear explanations. Well done!

[olusolafalore]

Your patience and clarity is top notch

[christinediampovisa]

I need this for work and I was so stressed out because I suck at tech. But you made this both pain-free and easy. Thank you (obviously I had to subscribe) 🍀

[modelstalentspromointl]

Amazing tutorial. thank you soooo much for this. we have just soft launched our online business and what we were paying our IT to do can easily be done here. thank you soo much scott.

[portcreditdave]

That was awesome. I'm a teacher trying to learn all this on the fly as I teach online. Thanks a lot!

[AnnetteTonkin]

Another great tutorial. I've never used Google Forms before but now feel confident in setting one up. Thank you

[ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

That was a fantastic tutorial Scott! Thank you so much for making it so easy and for breaking it down clearly and slowly. You are a fabulous teacher!!!!