Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is now used by 345 million paying customers. It grew by 32% from Q3 2021 to Q3 2022.

One reason for Microsoft 365’s popularity is its cloud tools. It includes over 20 apps, such as the well-known MS Office suite, so users have plenty of digital tools for daily work.

A Microsoft 365 subscription gives you more than just Windows and Office. You also get useful apps like Microsoft Forms. Take some time to see what your subscription includes.

With Forms included in your Microsoft 365 subscription, it’s easy to collect customer feedback and spot areas where your organization can grow. Use this online survey and form tool to prepare for future challenges.

What Is Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms makes it easy to create custom surveys, quizzes and forms in minutes – no coding required! Just drag & drop the elements you need and send out your survey for recipients to quickly fill online from any device. Get feedback with simplicity!

Instantly get an in-depth look into your customers’ minds with one survey! Get all the detailed data collated and charted right away, or export it to Excel for later. It’s easy – just surveying could be a game changer when it comes to understanding how people feel about you and your services.

Ready to dive into the world of forms?

1. Visit Forms.office.com and log into your Microsoft account.

2. Choose “New Form” or “New Quiz: from the top menu

3. OR you can choose to explore the built-in templates.

4. Click “Add New” to add a new form field. You can choose from field types:

5. Choice (i.e., multiple-choice question) Text, Rating , Date, Ranking.

6. Likert (a scale that records attitudes/opinions about a topic)

7. Net Promoter Score® (a scale from “not likely” to “extremely likely”)

8. Section (separator that can include a title and image)

9. Enter your questions.

10. Once finished, click “Send” at the top. You can distribute the survey using the following options:

11. Link to a web form

    • Email

    • QR code

    • Embed in a web page

    • Via Facebook or Twitter

    • View responses on the “Responses” tab

Microsoft Forms can improve how you collect data

Microsoft 365 subscriptions provide several benefits

With Microsoft 365, you can save money and streamline your workflow by using Forms as an integrated survey tool. Accessible with the click of a button through your existing account, it’s the perfect way to get valuable feedback without breaking the bank!

Saving time is important

Creating surveys can take a lot of time, especially when sending them by email. There is a risk of emails bouncing because of attachments, and it takes extra effort to sort through many responses.

MS Forms makes data collection easier and faster. Share a direct link so people can fill out your survey online without downloading files or opening attachments. You get instant results, and all responses are stored in one place for easy review.

Use charted results to automate your data analysis.

Forms helps you find useful insights from survey data with graphs. You can also export the results to Excel or upload them to another platform if you need to.

Look at the “Responses” tab to find more details in your results. Hover over the graphs to see what they show.

You can get started quickly with just a few clicks.

Microsoft Forms is easy to use, even if you are not very familiar with technology. Its simple interface means you can start right away without any previous experience.

What Are Some Ways You Can Leverage Microsoft Forms?

How satisfied are our customers?

You can use a web-based survey to get feedback from your customers. The platform is easy to use and helps more people take part, so you get helpful insights faster.

Get real-time feedback to spot what’s working well and where you can improve. Use charts to see detailed insights about your business performance.

Employee Security Awareness Quiz

Let your employees show their cybersecurity knowledge with an interactive security awareness quiz. You can add it to your current training programs and see each person’s response time. This helps you measure how well they understand safety protocols.

Are you prepared for change?

As technology changes, many organizations see the need for change management. You can use Forms to check if users are ready for new changes. Send surveys to the groups affected so you know what steps to take for a smooth transition.

Have you registered for the event yet?

If you are planning an event, you can easily collect registrations by sharing your unique QR code or Forms link through social media, text messages, and other channels.

Sign up now to make a difference

Volunteers can sign up easily using an MS Forms registration form on your website. This lets you collect information about their skills and match them to suitable roles. Start now to make sure you have enough help.

There are even more options available.

You’ll find more ideas from the Forms templates. Such as:

1. Competitive analysis study

2. Post-event feedback survey

3. Office facility request form

4. Employee satisfaction survey

5. Product pricing survey

6. Food catering request form

7. Save the date form

8. Course enrollment form

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