GOOGLE FORMS BASICS: QUESTION TYPES
There are a variety of types of questions that you can include in your form. Each has a slightly different
use. Here is a breakdown of each type of question.
SHORT TEXT: Participant types in response
Here is what a “Text” question looks like.
Type the question in the “Question Title” space.
If you need to include further instructions, type it in
“Help Text”.
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Participant selects one thing from 2 or more choices
Here is what a “Multiple Choice” question looks like
Type the question in the “Question Title” space,
and any further instructions in “Help Text”.
Type your choices in this section. When you type
in the last space, a new one will generate.
Click “add other” if you want them to be able to
add an answer
SCALE : Participant rates one thing on a scale that you determine
Here is what a “Scale” question looks like
Type the question in the “Question Title” space,
and any further instructions in “Help Text”.
Select how many places you want in your scale.
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GOOGLE FORMS BASICS: QUESTION TYPES
Type in a descriptor for the highest and
lowest rating.
CHECKBOXES: Participant selects as many items as needed from a list
Here is what a “Checkboxes” question looks like.
Type the question in the “Question
Title” space, and any further
instructions in “Help Text”.
Type your choices in this section. When you
type in the last space, a new one will
generate.
Click “add other” if you want them to be able
to add an answer
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GOOGLE FORMS BASICS: QUESTION TYPES
GRID: Participants rate a multiple items using the same scale or categories
Here is what a “Grid” question looks like.
Type the question in the “Question Title” space,
and any further instructions in “Help Text”.
Select how many places you want in your rating
scale.
Type your descriptors for the rating scale here.
Type the items that your participants will be
rating here. If you type in the last row label, a
new one will appear.
PARAGRAPH TEXT: A paragraph text question is similar to the short text except participants can write
more in their answers.
Here is what a “Paragraph Text” question looks like.
Type the question in the “Question Title” space. If
you need to include further instructions, type it in
“Help Text”.
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GOOGLE FORMS BASICS: QUESTION TYPES
CHOOSE FROM A LIST: This item is similar to a multiple choice question. Participants can only select 1
answer. However with “Choose From a List” the choices are displayed as a drop down menu. This allows
you to conserve space if you have many possible answers.
Here is what a “Choose from a list” question looks like.
Type the question in the “Question Title” space,
and any further instructions in “Help Text”.
Type your choices in this section. When you type
in the last space, a new one will generate.
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