Forms - Use "Text" fields to create a contact form Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to use "text" fields to create a contact form in Microsoft Forms.
The video covers adding different question types, such as text fields, and customizing them by indicating the type of information you want to receive.
It also demonstrates how to enlarge the text field for detailed feedback and activate the "required" option to ensure users answer the question before validating the form.
Additionally, the video explains how to access other options, such as subtitles, restrictions for numeric characters, and branching.
By the end of the video, you will be able to create and customize text fields in forms and quizzes using Microsoft Forms.
This knowledge will help you create effective contact forms and quizzes for your users.

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In some cases you need to know

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who responds to your forms.

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We want our users to provide

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their first and last name.

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Let us start by adding the following fields.

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Use the Add button to see the

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list of different question types.

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We will add a text field at

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the location of the question.

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Indicate the type of information

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you wish to receive.

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You can also add an image to your question.

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Some options specific to the text

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question type are also available.

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Long answer Let's enlarge the text field.

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This is especially useful if you expect

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detailed feedback from your users.

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By activating required,

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your users will be forced to answer the

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question to be able to validate the form.

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Click on the three little dots

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menu to access other options.

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The subtitle feature lets you enter

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additional information for this question.

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Restriction forces your users to write

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only numeric characters in their response.

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You can specify the restriction

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using the following parameters.

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Additionally,

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you can add branching to your question.

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This means that depending

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on the answer to it,

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users may be redirected to

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different parts of the form.

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We will go over the branching feature

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in more detail in another video.

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When you have finished writing your question,

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you can duplicate it using this button.

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The question along with its settings

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are copied over and appear just below.

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You can now edit the items you want.

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Once done, click on the button to add a

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new question or click outside the field

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to validate and view your question.

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While creating your form at anytime,

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you can click again on a

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question to modify it.

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You can also delete the question

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thanks to this icon.

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Lastly, you can change the order

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of your questions using the arrows.

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Or simply by hovering over the question

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you want to move right on the area

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where the dots, just click and drag.

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Now you know how to use the text field

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in forms and quizzes in Microsoft Forms.

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