How to add a checkbox grid in Google Forms
Add a checkbox grid to a Google Form so people can tick several answers per row. Set rows, columns and a one-answer-per-column limit in minutes.
Quick answer
To add a checkbox grid in Google Forms, open the question type menu and choose Checkbox grid. Each column is a choice. Type a label in each row, add a label for each column, then open More options to limit responders to one answer per column if you need it.
Steps at a glance
- Open the question type menu on your question.
- Choose Checkbox grid from the list.
- Type a label in the row list and add more rows.
- Type a label in the column list and add more columns.
- Open More options on the question.
- Turn on Limit to one response per column if needed.
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Summary
A checkbox grid lets responders tick more than one box in each row, so one question can collect several ratings or preferences at once. It keeps long surveys short and gives you answers in a tidy table.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the question type menu
Open your form and type your question text in the Question box. Click the Question types dropdown on the right of the question to see the list of question types.
Step 2
Choose Checkbox grid
Pick Checkbox grid from the list, which sits next to Multiple choice grid and above Date. The question changes to show a Rows list and a Columns list, starting with Row 1 and Column 1.
Step 3
Add another row
Type a label into the Row 1 box, such as the first item you want rated. Then click Add row and type the next label. Each row is one line of the grid.
Step 4
Add another column
Type a label into the Column 1 box. Click Add column and type the next label. Each column is a choice responders can tick in every row.
Step 5
Open more options
Click More options at the bottom right of the question. A menu opens with Show description, Set limit to one response per column and Shuffle row order.
Step 6
Limit to one response per column
Click Set limit to one response per column if each column should be used only once. Leave it off to let responders tick the same column in several rows.
Why this matters
You are running a feedback survey and want people to rate several sessions on the same scale, picking every option that applies. A checkbox grid puts it all in one question instead of a long list of separate ones.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Checkbox grid and Multiple choice grid?
Both appear in the question type list. A checkbox grid shows a tick box in each cell so responders can pick more than one column per row.
Can I limit each column to one answer?
Yes. Open More options on the question and choose Set limit to one response per column.
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