Alex Ruben
How to Enable Multiple Responses in Google Forms for Surveys and Feedback
Google Forms is an excellent tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and collecting feedback. However, by default, it restricts users to a single response per form. This guide will walk you through the steps to enable multiple submissions, allowing participants to submit their responses more than once. By following this tutorial, you can enhance your data collection efforts and ensure that you capture all necessary information from your participants.
Before diving into the steps, ensure that you have access to the Google Form you want to modify and that you have permission to edit its settings. You will also need a Google account to access Google Forms.
Step 1: Submitting Another Response After Completing the Form
If the form owner has enabled multiple responses, participants will see a link to submit another response after submitting the form. To do this:
- Complete the initial submission of the Google Form.
- After submitting, look for the Submit another response link on the confirmation page.
- Click on this link, and a new blank form will open, allowing you to start a new submission.
Step 2: Filling Out and Submitting the Form Again
Once the new blank form is open, follow these steps to submit your response again:
- Fill in the required fields with the necessary details, such as your email address and any other relevant information.
- Ensure that all necessary options are selected, and all text fields are appropriately filled out.
- After completing the form, click on the Submit button at the bottom of the form.
- Once submitted, you should see the total number of responses increasing if the form owner has allowed multiple submissions.
Bonus Tip: Checking Google Forms Settings for Multiple Submissions
To ensure that your form allows multiple submissions, the form owner must enable this feature. Here’s how to check:
- Open your Google Form and click on the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
- Navigate to the General tab and look for the option labeled Limit to 1 response.
- Make sure this box is unchecked to allow multiple submissions.
- Save your changes before exiting the settings menu.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth experience when enabling multiple responses:
- Inform participants that they can submit multiple responses, as they may not be aware of this option.
- Test the form yourself by submitting multiple responses to ensure everything works as expected.
- If users report issues with submitting multiple responses, double-check the settings to ensure they are configured correctly.
Conclusion
Enabling multiple submissions in Google Forms is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance your data collection efforts. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that participants have the flexibility to provide feedback or answers multiple times, giving you richer data and insights. For further learning, consider exploring more Google Forms tutorials and tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restrict users to one submission per session?
Yes, if you check the Limit to 1 response option in the settings, users will only be able to submit once per session. However, this restricts their ability to submit multiple responses.
What happens if I enable multiple submissions?
When multiple submissions are enabled, users can submit their responses as many times as they like. Each submission will count towards the total responses collected.
Can I see who submitted multiple responses?
Yes, you can view the responses in the Google Forms response section. However, to track individual submissions, you may want to ask for identifiable information such as email addresses.