How to Duplicate a Google Form

Google Forms is an excellent tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and feedback forms. However, if you frequently create similar forms, starting from scratch every time can be time-consuming. Duplicating a Google Form allows you to save time while maintaining consistency across multiple forms. This guide will walk you through the steps to duplicate a Google Form effortlessly.

Steps to Duplicate a Google Form

Follow these simple steps to duplicate your Google Form:

1. Open the Google Form You Want to Duplicate

1. Go to Google Forms and log in to your account.

2. Locate the form you want to duplicate under the "Recent Forms" or "Owned by Me" sections.

3. Click on the form to open it.

2. Access the Form’s Options

1. With the form open, look for the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen. This is the "More" menu.

2. Click on the three dots to expand the menu.

3. Select "Make a Copy"

1. From the drop-down menu, select "Make a copy" .

2. A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to rename the duplicated form.

4. Name Your New Form

1. Enter a new name for your form in the "Name" field. For example, add “Copy” or the date to differentiate it from the original.

2. Choose a destination folder in Google Drive, if needed, by clicking the folder icon.

5. Confirm and Save

1. Click the "OK" button to confirm.

2. Google Forms will create a duplicate and open it in a new tab.

6. Customize Your New Form

1. Edit the duplicated form to fit your needs. You can modify questions, adjust settings, and update the theme.

By following these steps, you’ll have a duplicated form ready to use in minutes, saving you the effort of recreating it from scratch.

Bonus Tip: Streamline Your Workflow with Formswrite

If you often create forms for similar purposes, consider using tools like Formswrite . It integrates seamlessly with Google Forms to help automate and enhance your form creation process, ensuring efficiency and consistency.

FAQ

1. Can I duplicate a form shared with me?

Yes, you can duplicate a shared form if you have "Editor" access. Simply follow the same steps outlined above.

2. Will the duplicated form include responses?

No, the duplicated form will not contain any responses from the original form. It will start as a blank form ready for new responses.

3. Can I duplicate a form on mobile?

Yes, you can duplicate a Google Form on your mobile device using the Google Forms app or a mobile browser. The steps are similar to duplicating on a desktop.

4. How do I duplicate specific sections of a form?

If you want to duplicate only parts of a form, copy and paste individual questions into a new form manually. Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct way to duplicate sections within Google Forms.

5. Can I share the duplicated form with the same settings?

Yes, the duplicated form retains the same settings as the original. However, you can adjust sharing permissions as needed.