How to create a Google Form

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To access Google Forms, you require a Google account - Obtain Google Account.

Once signed in, you can access Google Forms via the Google Workspace or via Google Docs.

You may also use an alternative platform such as MS Forms.

Step 1: Access Google Forms

To create a form click on the "+" button to start a new blank form.

Step 2: Add a Title and Description

Click on "Untitled form" at the top and enter a title for your questionnaire.

Step 3: Add Questions

Complete the required fields using the pre-written questions.

Click on the "+" button on the right-hand toolbar to add a new question.

Step 3a: Types of Questions

Choose the question type from the dropdown menu at the top right of the screen (e.g. Multiple choice, Short answer, Checkboxes).

Questions 1 and 9 requires multiple choice (select "Multiple Choice" from drop down menu)

Questions 2 and 10 requires a free text box (select "Paragraph" from drop down menu)

Questions 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 requires multiple options can be selected (select "Checkboxes" from drop down menu)

Enter your question text and provide answer options if applicable.

Step 3b: Make the Question mandatory

To make a question mandatory, toggle the "Required" switch at the bottom of the question

Step 4: Review Settings

It is important to review the settings within your questionnaire prior to publishing.

Step 5: Sharing your questionnaire

When you are ready to share your questionnaire, select ‘Publish’ on the top right option bar.

Then copy the responder link to share with patients. You may also wish to use this link to generate a QR code.

Step 6: Collect and viewing responses

Responses can be viewed as summary figures/tables within Google Forms

Exported to Google Sheets

Stop collecting responses

When you wish to stop collecting responses, you can switch off publishing your form by: