How to Create a Google Form and Generate a QR Code: A Step-by-Step Guide

Google Forms is one of the most versatile tools for collecting data, running surveys, and managing registrations. Whether you’re a teacher, event organizer, or business professional, creating a Google Form and sharing it efficiently is essential. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to create a Google Form and generate a QR code for easy sharing. Plus, I’ll introduce you to Formswrite.com - a powerful tool that will soon let you convert your Google Docs into Google Forms with just one click!

Step 1: Create Your Google Form

1. Go to Google Forms Visit forms.google.com and sign in with your Google account.

2. Start a New Form Click the blank form option or choose a template from the gallery, depending on your needs.

3. Add Form Details Enter your form title and description to let respondents know what the form is about.

4. Add Questions Use the toolbar on the right to add various question types: multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdowns, short answers, and more. Customize each question with options, required fields, and help text.

5. Adjust Form Settings Click the gear icon to configure settings such as response collection, notifications, and presentation.

Step 2: Generate a Shareable Link

1. Click “Send” At the top right of the form editor, click the “Send” button.

2. Copy Link Select the link icon (a chain link symbol), then click “Copy” to get your form’s URL.

Step 3: Create a QR Code for Your Google Form

Sharing your Google Form through a QR code is a quick and professional way to allow respondents to access your form on their mobile devices without typing long URLs.

1. Visit a QR Code Generator Go to a free QR code generator website.

2. Paste Your Google Form Link In the URL field, paste the copied link of your Google Form.

3. Generate the QR Code Click the button to create your QR code. Customize the design if desired.

4. Download and Share Download the QR code image and use it on flyers, presentations, emails, or posters.

Bonus: Introducing Formswrite.com - Your One-Click Google Docs to Forms Solution

If you often create questionnaires or data collection tools in Google Docs, you’ll love Formswrite.com . This website allows you to convert your Google Docs into Google Forms with just one click — no plugins or complicated setups required. Simply upload your Google Doc or connect your Google account, and Formswrite will do the heavy lifting for you.

Note: This exciting feature to convert Google Docs to forms is not yet available but is coming soon! Keep an eye on Formswrite.com for updates and early access.

FAQ

Q1: Can I create Google Forms directly from Google Docs now? Not yet — but with Formswrite.com , this capability is coming soon, making form creation faster and easier.

Q2: Is Formswrite a plugin? No, Formswrite is a standalone website that works independently from Google Docs and Forms plugins.

Q3: How can I share my Google Form with others? You can share your form via a direct link or generate a QR code for easy scanning.

Q4: Are QR codes free to create? Yes! Many websites offer free QR code generation for URLs.

Q5: Can I customize the design of the QR code? Many QR code generators let you add colors, logos, or shapes to your QR code.