How to create a Google Form

Learn how to create a Google Form from the Blank form option, name it, add your first questions, and reach the Publish step in a few clicks.

Quick answer

Open Google Forms, choose Blank form, and type a title in the Form title field. Write your first question in the Question field, use Add question to add more, then click Publish. Your form saves automatically to Drive as you work, so you can stop and return to it later.

Steps at a glance

  1. Choose Blank form on the Google Forms home page
  2. Type a name in the Form title field
  3. Write your first question in the Question field
  4. Click Add question to add another question
  5. Click Publish to publish the form

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Summary

Google Forms lets you build a survey or sign-up form from a blank page. You name the form, add questions, and publish it when it is ready. It saves your changes to Drive as you work.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Start a blank form

    On the Google Forms home page, find the Start a new form row. Click Blank form to open an empty form in the editor. The other templates in the row are optional shortcuts.

  2. Step 2

    Name your form

    Click the Form title field at the top of the form and type a name. Add a description underneath if you want to give respondents context.

  3. Step 3

    Write your first question

    Click the Question field and type your question. The default question type is Multiple choice. The page shows All changes saved in Drive once your edit is stored.

  4. Step 4

    Add another question

    Click Add question in the toolbar beside the form to add another question card. Use the question type menu on a card to switch between types such as Short answer, Paragraph, or Linear scale.

  5. Step 5

    Publish your form

    Click Publish in the top right of the editor. A Publish form dialog opens so you can finish making the form available to others.

Why this matters

You need to collect answers from a group, such as feedback after an event or a sign-up list, without building anything custom. A finished form gives you one place to ask questions and gather the responses.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to save my Google Form?

    No. The editor shows All changes saved in Drive as you work, so your edits are stored automatically.

  • Can I start from a template instead of a blank form?

    Yes. The Forms home page lists templates such as Contact Information, RSVP, Party Invite, and T-Shirt Sign Up next to Blank form.

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