How to Convert Google Docs to Google Form: A Step-by-Step Guide

Google Docs and Google Forms are two essential tools for many users, offering different capabilities to enhance productivity. However, sometimes you might want to take the content from a Google Doc and turn it into a Google Form, whether for surveys, quizzes, or feedback collection. This guide will walk you through the process, with the added benefit of using Formswrite for smoother integration without needing a plugin.

1. Prepare Your Google Doc Content

Before converting your Google Doc into a Google Form, ensure the content is well-structured. If you're creating a survey or quiz, make sure the questions are clear and formatted correctly. Bullet points or numbered lists for multiple-choice questions will make the conversion smoother.

Tip: Consider breaking the content down into categories. This can help when creating sections in the Google Form.

2. Open Google Forms

Go to your Google Drive and open a new Google Form. To do this, click the "New" button in the top-left corner, select "More," and then choose "Google Forms."

Once your Form is open, you’ll see options to start adding questions and other content.

3. Create a Title and Description

Start by adding a title to your form. This should match the title of the Google Doc, as it will give your audience context about the form’s purpose. Under the title, add a description to briefly explain what the form is for. For example, “This form collects feedback from participants” or “Please answer the following questions about our new policy.”

4. Copy Content from Google Docs

Open your Google Doc in another tab and begin copying the content. You can start by copying the first section, question, or statement from the Doc, and then paste it into your Google Form.

For multiple-choice questions , list your options in the form's "Option" fields. For short-answer questions , select the "Short Answer" option.

Tip: If your Google Doc contains long blocks of text, consider turning them into paragraph fields in your form for better readability.

5. Use Formswrite for Streamlined Conversion

While copying and pasting works, using Formswrite can make the process even smoother. Formswrite enables you to directly import content from your Google Doc into a Google Form with minimal effort. Simply select your Google Doc, choose the content you want to import, and Formswrite will automatically organize the text into form questions.

This time-saving tool ensures that all your formatting is maintained, and the questions are in the correct structure, ready for your audience to answer.

6. Review and Adjust Your Google Form

After transferring all content from Google Docs to Google Forms, review the form. Ensure that all questions are clear and formatted properly. You can add more question types such as checkboxes, dropdowns, or multiple-choice grids as needed.

7. Share Your Google Form

Once you’re happy with the Google Form, click the "Send" button at the top-right of the form. You can share the form via email, a link, or even embed it in a website.

FAQ

Q: Can I transfer images or tables from Google Docs to Google Forms? A: Unfortunately, images and tables do not transfer directly when copying and pasting. You will need to manually upload images to Google Forms and recreate tables if needed.

Q: What if I need to create a survey with different sections? A: Google Forms allows you to create sections within your form. You can add a new section for each category or group of questions. This is especially helpful for lengthy surveys.

Q: Can I use Google Forms for quizzes? A: Yes! Google Forms allows you to add quizzes, with features to assign point values to questions and provide automated feedback. To turn your form into a quiz, go to Settings > Quizzes and toggle on “Make this a quiz.”