Google Forms Guide: Everything You Need to Make Great Forms for Free

Forms are among the internet's most versatile tools. Whether you need a contact form or a checkout page, a survey or a student directory, a form is all you need to easily gather that information. With Google Forms, it only takes a few minutes to make one for free.

Google Forms—along with Docs, Sheets, and Slides—is part of Google's online apps suite of tools to help you get more done in your browser for free. It's easy to use and one of the simplest ways to save data directly to a spreadsheet, and it's the best sidekick to Google Sheets' spreadsheets.

When you need to gather data for your spreadsheets, a form is your best friend. In this chapter, let's take an in-depth look at Google Forms' features, hidden tools, and add-ons to help you make the forms you need in minutes.

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO CREATE AND MANAGE YOUR GOOGLE FORM

Step 1: Set up a new form or quiz

1. Go to forms.google.com.
2. Click Blank  or Blank Quiz .
3. A new form or quiz will open.

Step 2: Edit and format a form or quiz

You can add, edit, or format text, images, or videos in a form.

• Edit your form
• Create a quiz with Google Forms
• Choose where to save form responses

Step 3: Send your form for people to fill out

When you are ready, you can send your form to others and collect their responses.