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How to do Fill in the Blank on Google Forms (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to do Fill in the Blank on Google Forms and add the quiz feature. Simply follow the steps below to design interactive assessments.

How to Make a Fill in the Blank in Google Forms

Here’s how to create a fill in the blank in your Google Forms to provide an interactive way of gathering specific responses from respondents:

1. Add a New Question to Your Form

Click the "+" button on the left side panel. This action will create a space for a new question on your form.

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2. Choose 'Short Answer' as the Question Type

Once the space for the question appears, locate the dropdown menu labeled "Multiple choice".

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Click on it and select "Short Answer". This question type is ideal for fill-in-the-blank responses.

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3. Write the Fill-in-the-Blank Question Text

In the question text box, write your question. Leave a space or underscore (_) where the respondent is supposed to provide their answer. For instance, "The capital of France is ____."

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4. Set the Question as Required

Below the question text box, find the "Required" toggle switch and turn it on. By doing this, you ensure that respondents must fill in the answer before they can submit the form.

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5. Repeat Steps to Add More Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

To add more fill-in-the-blank questions, repeat the previous steps. Ensure that each question is crafted clearly and that the "Required" option is turned on for each.

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6. Preview the Form to Ensure Correctness

Click on the "eye" icon located at the top of the page. This action allows you to see a preview of your form as respondents would see it.

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Review to ensure that all questions appear correctly.

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7. Share the Form with Respondents

After ensuring your form is correct, click the "Send" button located at the top right of the page.

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8. View Collected Responses in the 'Responses' Tab

Once respondents start submitting their answers, you can view the collected data. Click on the "Responses" tab located at the top of your form to see the answers that have been submitted.

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We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to do fill in the blank on Google Forms. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on setting up time tracking in Google Forms or our article on how to add a description to a question in Google Forms. If you want to learn how to set up Google Forms to send confirmation emails, we also suggest checking out our detailed guide. 

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