How to prefill answers in a Google Form
Prefill answers in a Google Form: open the Pre-fill form option, enter sample answers, and copy a link that opens the form with them filled in.
Quick answer
To prefill answers in a Google Form, open the form in the editor, choose Pre-fill form from the More menu, type the answers you want into the form that opens, select Get link, then copy the link. Anyone who opens that link sees your answers already filled in.
Steps at a glance
- Open the form in the editor.
- Open the More menu.
- Choose Pre-fill form.
- Type an answer in the form that opens.
- Select Get link.
- Select copy link.
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Summary
Prefilled links open a Google Form with some answers already entered. They save responders time and keep repeated details, such as a company name, consistent across submissions.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the More menu
Open your form in the editor. Select the More button, the three dots at the top right of the page, to open the form menu.
Step 2
Choose Pre-fill form
In the menu, select Pre-fill form. The prefill page opens, which may be in a new browser tab.
Step 3
Type an answer to prefill
The page shows your form with each question empty. Click the field under Company name and type the answer you want responders to see already filled in.
Step 4
Select Get link
Once your answers are in, select Get link under the form. Leave any questions you do not want to prefill empty.
Step 5
Select Copy link
A bar appears with the message that you can share the link to include pre-filled responses. Select copy link to copy it, then paste it into an email or message.
Why this matters
You send the same survey to many customers and already know part of each answer, such as their company name. A prefilled link saves them typing it and keeps the details consistent, so each response is easier to match to the right account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to publish the form first?
The prefill page and the copy link bar worked on a new form in the editor, so you can generate a link while you are still building it.
Can I prefill more than one question?
The prefill page shows the form's questions as fillable fields, so you can enter answers in the questions you want before selecting Get link. This capture used a single short-answer question.
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