In this article, we will show you how to utilize the Google Forms upload file feature and share our process to test file uploads in Google Forms. Read on to learn more.
In order to upload files in Google Forms, simply follow the steps below.
To start, click on the “+” icon on the right sidebar of your form. This adds a blank question field.
From the dropdown menu adjacent to the new question field, choose the “File Upload” option.
After activating the file upload feature, a notice appears indicating that any files uploaded by respondents will be saved in the form owner's Google Drive. Read this alert and comprehend its implications for your storage. Press “Continue” to acknowledge.
In Google Forms, you can modify the allowed file types. Let’s explore this below.
Directly below the question field, you'll find the option "Allow only specific file types." Activating this allows you to select from a list of file formats, including PDF, DOCX, JPG, and others. Choose the formats you want respondents to use for uploads.
If you wish for respondents to be able to upload any type of file, simply leave the specific file types option deactivated.
Located just below the file type settings, you can adjust the maximum file size for uploads. Configure this to determine the range you prefer, whether it's 1 MB, 10 MB, or as large as 10 GB.
In the main question field (above the file settings), input a directive or query for respondents. This can be a clear instruction like "Upload
our report here."
If respondents need to provide a file before form submission, turn on the “Required” toggle situated on the form's right side.
In order to test the Google Forms upload file feature, simply follow the steps below.
At the top of the Google Forms editing page, you'll find an eye-shaped icon that represents the "Preview" function. Click on this to view and interact with the form as if you were an actual respondent.
Within the form's preview mode, search for the section where you added the File Upload question. This area will stand out with a button or section designed for file uploads.
Based on your prior settings, start your testing with the file types you permitted. For instance, if you only allowed PDF and DOCX files, start by uploading a PDF.
After uploading an allowed file type, expect to see feedback. It typically displays the file's name or, for images, a thumbnail preview. This confirms that the upload process is smooth and functional.
Test the feature's restrictions by attempting to upload a non-permitted file type. For example, if you didn't specify image files in your allowed types, try attaching a PNG or JPG.
If your File Upload question allows for multiple files to be attached at once, test this by choosing two or more files simultaneously. Verify that the multiple file upload feature operates without hitches.
Following a multi-file upload, confirm that each file's name or thumbnail is visible. This indicates that every file was successfully uploaded.
After testing the File Upload feature, ensure you fill out any other questions in the form. Then, click the "Submit" button at the bottom to simulate a full-form submission.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to use the File Uploads in Google Forms feature and its different options.
You might also like our articles about the multiple-choice grid in Google Forms and how to autofill a Google Form. To optimize your workflow better, we recommend reading our guide on how to alert multiple emails in Google Forms.
