Forms - Break up lengthy surveys and quizzes into sections Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to break up lengthy surveys and quizzes into sections using Microsoft Forms.
Sections in Microsoft Forms work like chapters, allowing you to organize your form into smaller parts.
You can add sections by clicking the "Add New" button or by inserting a section from the question menu.
Once you have added a section, you can give it a title and even add a subtitle or image.
Sections help orient your form responders and make it easier for them to navigate through long surveys.
They also allow responders to take breaks without getting lost in the process.
This tutorial will help you optimize your surveys and quizzes for better user experience.

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Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to effectively use sections in Microsoft Forms to enhance the organization and navigation of lengthy forms, surveys, or quizzes. It outlines the steps to create, manage, and utilize sections to improve user experience.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Sections in Microsoft Forms
When creating lengthy forms, surveys, or quizzes in Microsoft Forms, it is beneficial to break the content into sections. This approach not only organizes the information but also helps orient responders, making it easier for them to navigate through the content.
Creating Sections
To add a section in Microsoft Forms, follow these steps: - Use the 'Add New' button to create a new section. - Alternatively, click on any existing question and select the 'Insert New' button, then choose 'Section' from the list. - If you haven't added a section yet, Microsoft Forms will automatically create one at the beginning of your form. Once a section is created, start by giving it a title. You can also add a subtitle to provide further explanation of the section's content.
Adding Visual Elements
To enhance your section, you can add images. Use the designated button to upload an image that complements the content of your section.
Managing Sections
The three-dot menu associated with each section offers several management options: - **Duplicate Section**: This option allows you to create an identical copy of the section. - **Remove Section**: You can delete a section or the questions it contains. Note that this action cannot be undone. - **Move Section**: Easily rearrange sections and their questions without dragging them manually.
Organizing Questions within Sections
Organizing questions into sections is straightforward. Simply press the grid area to move and drop questions into the relevant sections. This grouping helps in maintaining clarity and structure within your form.
Enhancing User Experience
With sections clearly titled, users can navigate through the form more efficiently. After answering all mandatory questions, responders can click a button to proceed to the next section. This segmentation is particularly useful for lengthy forms, as it allows users to take breaks and prevents them from feeling overwhelmed.
Conclusion
In summary, utilizing sections in Microsoft Forms significantly enhances the organization and navigation of lengthy forms, surveys, or quizzes. By breaking down content into manageable parts, you improve the user experience, making it easier for responders to engage with your material.

FAQ :

How do I create sections in Microsoft Forms?

To create sections in Microsoft Forms, click the 'Add New' button or select any question and press the 'Insert New' button, then choose 'Section' from the list.

What is the purpose of using sections in a form?

Sections help organize lengthy forms, surveys, or quizzes into smaller, manageable parts, making it easier for respondents to navigate and complete the form.

Can I add images to sections in Microsoft Forms?

Yes, you can add images to your section by using the designated button for image insertion.

What happens if I delete a section in Microsoft Forms?

If you delete a section, it cannot be undone, and you will lose all questions contained within that section.

How can I rearrange sections in my form?

You can rearrange sections by using the 'Move section' feature, which allows you to easily change the order of sections and questions.

What is branching in Microsoft Forms?

Branching is a feature that allows you to direct respondents to different questions based on their previous answers, enhancing the form's interactivity.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating a Customer Feedback Survey

Use sections to organize questions into categories such as product quality, customer service, and overall satisfaction, making it easier for customers to provide feedback.

Conducting Employee Training Assessments

Break down the assessment into sections for different training modules, allowing employees to focus on one module at a time and reducing survey fatigue.

Organizing Event Registration Forms

Utilize sections to separate personal information, event preferences, and payment details, streamlining the registration process for attendees.

Gathering Research Data

Create sections for different research topics or demographics, helping researchers collect data in a structured manner and improving data analysis.

Planning a Marketing Campaign

Use sections to categorize questions related to target audience, budget, and marketing channels, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the campaign's requirements.

Glossaire :

Microsoft Forms

A web-based application that allows users to create surveys, quizzes, and forms for data collection.

Sections

Divisions within a form that help organize questions into manageable parts, similar to chapters in a book.

Branching

A feature that allows the form creator to direct respondents to different questions based on their previous answers.

Grid area

The section of the form where questions can be moved and organized into different sections.

Duplicate section

An option that allows users to create an exact copy of an existing section within the form.

Remove Section

An option that allows users to delete a section from the form, along with its questions.

Move section

A feature that enables users to rearrange the order of sections and questions without dragging them manually.

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If you're creating something

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lengthy in Microsoft Forms,

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whether a form, survey, or quiz,

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consider breaking it up into sections.

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Sections in Microsoft Forms

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also help Orient your form.

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Responders consume a long survey that

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has been organized into smaller parts.

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They work a lot like chapters.

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Note that you can insert sections as

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you add items to your form or once

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you have typed all your questions.

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To add a section,

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use the Add New button.

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Or click any question.

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And from here press the Insert New button.

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Then choose Section from the list.

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Unless you've started creating

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your form by adding a section,

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Microsoft Forms will add a section

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at the very beginning of your form

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in addition to the one that will

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appear in the place you selected.

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Start by giving your section a title.

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You can also add a subtitle to

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explain his content. Use this button

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to add an image to your section.

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The Section 3 dot menu offers more options.

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Duplicate section lets you

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create an identical section.

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Remove Section lets you delete a section.

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You can delete just this section or

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the questions it contains. However,

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keep in mind you cannot undo this action.

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Move section lets you easily rearrange

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and reorder sections along with questions

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without having to click or drag anything.

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And you can also add

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branching to your sections.

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Organizing questions in

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sections is relatively simple.

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Press the grid area to move and drop

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questions into relevant sections.

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Your questions are now grouped into sections.

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Now that sections have titles

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so you can easily find your way,

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sections are a great way

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to Orient your users.

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After answering all mandatory questions,

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users can press this button

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to get to the next section.

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For lengthy forms, surveys,

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or quizzes, sections help organize

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your questions into multiple

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pages to facilitate navigation.

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Responders can take breaks in between

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and not get lost in the process.

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