Create a Voting Poll in Google Forms: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated at: 27/06/2025

Need a quick and easy way to gather votes? Google Forms offers a simple solution! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create engaging voting polls in minutes. From choosing question types to customizing your form's appearance, we'll walk you through the entire process. Learn how to create effective polls for everything from team decisions to class surveys – all using the power of Google Forms. Let's get started!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access Google Forms

    • Search 'Google Forms' on Google and log in to your account.
    Access Google Forms: Search 'Google Forms' on Google and log in to your account.
    Access Google Forms

  2. Create the Form

    • Create a new blank form.
    • Add a title and description to your poll.
    Add a title and description to your poll. Add a title and description to your poll.
    Create the Form

  3. Configure Responses

    • Decide whether to collect email addresses or not. To disable, go to 'Responses' -> 'Collect email addresses' and select 'Do not collect'.
    Set email collection preferences: Decide whether to collect email addresses or not. To disable, go to 'Responses' -> 'Collect email addresses' and select 'Do not collect'.
    Configure Responses

  4. Create the Poll Question

    • Add your poll question (e.g., 'Where should I travel to?') and choose 'Multiple choice' as the question type.
    • Create answer choices for your multiple choice question. You can also add images to your choices by adding an image for each option.
    • Ensure the question is marked as 'required' so respondents must answer.
    Ensure the question is marked as 'required' so respondents must answer. Ensure the question is marked as 'required' so respondents must answer. Ensure the question is marked as 'required' so respondents must answer.
    Create the Poll Question

  5. Share the Poll

    • Click 'Send' and copy the shortened link to share.
    Send the poll: Click 'Send' and copy the shortened link to share.
    Share the Poll
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Tips

  • Use clear and concise language for your question and answer choices.
  • Consider adding images to your choices to make the poll more visually appealing.
  • Make sure the question is required to ensure a higher response rate.
  • Shorten your sharing link for easier distribution.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Forgetting to set the response type to 'Multiple choice'

Reason: Using a different question type (like short answer) prevents respondents from selecting only one option, making the poll inaccurate.
Solution: Select the 'Multiple choice' question type from the options provided.

2. Not limiting responses to one per person

Reason: Allows individuals to vote multiple times, skewing the results and invalidating the poll's purpose.
Solution: Enable the 'Limit to 1 response' setting in the Google Forms settings.

3. Failing to clearly define response options

Reason: Vague or overlapping options confuse respondents and lead to unreliable data.
Solution: Ensure each response option is distinct, unambiguous, and directly addresses the poll question.

FAQs

Can I make my Google Forms poll anonymous?
Yes, you can. When creating your form, look for the 'Responses' settings. There's usually an option to collect responses anonymously. Keep in mind that anonymous responses make it impossible to track individual votes.
How can I share my poll with others?
Once created, you can share your Google Form poll via a link. Google Forms provides a shareable link that you can copy and paste anywhere (e.g., email, social media, website). You can also embed the form directly into a webpage if needed.