Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is a lightweight, web-based tool in Microsoft 365 that allows users to create surveys, quizzes, polls, and feedback forms quickly and easily. It’s designed for both individual and organizational use, offering a simple interface to collect information and analyze responses in real-time.

What is Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms is part of the Microsoft 365 suite and is used to:

• Create forms for data collection, assessments, event registrations, feedback, and more.
• Share formswith internal users or external participants via a link or QR code.
• Analyze responses using built-in charts or export them to Excel for deeper insights.

It's accessible on any device with a browser and doesn’t require advanced design or coding skills.

Why Use Microsoft Forms?

• Quick & Easy Data Collection – Build and publish surveys or quizzes in minutes.
• Real-Time Insights – Track responses as they arrive and visualize data instantly.
• Integration with Microsoft 365 Apps – Works seamlessly with Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Customizable Access – Control who can respond: internal users, external guests, or anonymous participants.
• Security & Compliance – Data stays within Microsoft 365, following your organization’s compliance settings.

Key Features

• Form & Quiz Builder – Create questions using multiple-choice, text, rating, date, and ranking formats.
• Branching Logic – Customize the flow of the form based on user responses.
• Themes & Custom Branding – Personalize your form with logos, themes, and background images.
• Response Limits & Deadlines – Set submission deadlines or response restrictions.
• Live Collaboration – Co-author forms with team members in real time.
• Automated Data Export – Export results to Excel or connect with Power Automate for custom workflows.

Who Can Use Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms is available to:

• Microsoft 365 Business & Education subscribers: (E1, E3, E5, A1, A3, A5 plans)/li>
• Students and educators in eligible academic institutions
• Personal Microsoft accounts (with limited features and storage)

Users can access it directly via https://forms.microsoft.com or through Microsoft 365 apps like Excel and Teams.

Microsoft Forms is a simple yet powerful tool for gathering insights, collecting feedback, and streamlining communication—all within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.