{"id":5481,"date":"2023-12-08T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/?p=5481"},"modified":"2024-04-14T18:39:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T18:39:45","slug":"add-tables-in-google-forms-2-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/add-tables-in-google-forms-2-ways","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Tables in Google Forms? [2 Ways]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we delve into the intricate art of form creation, mastering the incorporation of tables emerges as a crucial skill for enhancing data organization and presentation. In this guide, we will explore the ins and outs of &#8220;How to Add Tables in Google Forms,&#8221; shedding light on two distinct methods to integrate tables into your forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tables not only enhance the visual appeal of your forms but also play a pivotal role in streamlining data entry and analysis. From clearly presenting survey responses to simplifying the submission process for respondents, tables prove to be a versatile tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#two-ways-guide-to-add-tables-in-google-forms\">Two Ways Guide to Add Tables in Google Forms<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#1-add-tables-through-multiple-choice-grid\">1. Add Tables through Multiple-Choice Grid<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#step-1-setup-questions\">Step 1 &#8211; Setup Questions<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-2-add-table-format\">Step 2 &#8211; Add Table format<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-3-preview-form\">Step 3 &#8211; Preview Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#2-insert-tables-through-add-on\">2. Insert Tables through Add-on<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#step-1-install-addon\">Step 1 &#8211; Install Addon<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-2-insert-table\">Step 2 &#8211; Insert Table<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-3-customize-form\">Step 3 &#8211; Customize Form<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-4-save-and-share\">Step 4 &#8211; Save and Share<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"two-ways-guide-to-add-tables-in-google-forms\">Two Ways Guide to Add Tables in Google Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as we delve into the straightforward steps of incorporating tables into your Google Forms. Learn the conventional method directly within Google Forms, mastering the art of table insertion effortlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s not all \u2013 we&#8217;ll also unveil a streamlined alternative, utilizing an add-on for a more dynamic and customizable table-building experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-add-tables-through-multiple-choice-grid\">1. Add Tables through Multiple-Choice Grid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So one of the ways to add tables in Google Forms is through multiple-choice grid question type. It is as close as possible to having a Google form table question without using any external add-ons or extensions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may not be proper Google tables but it works in most cases. Let\u2019s pull out the strings and talk about it;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-1-setup-questions\">Step 1 &#8211; Setup Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open a Google Form, title your form, and start adding the questions. For that, we have to choose the \u2a01 icon from the floating toolbar and a new question tab will appear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms.webp\" alt=\"add-tables-in-google-forms-question\" class=\"wp-image-5413\" width=\"759\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms.webp 1934w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms-1024x507.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms-768x380.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Question-Bank-Google-Forms-1536x761.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>As soon as you do that, you can add a question and choose from the question type dropdown to select what type of question it will be.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-2-add-table-format\">Step 2 &#8211; Add Table format<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on it and choose \u2018Multiple-choice grid,\u2019 you\u2019ll get rows and columns as options. Besides, it also has a \u2018tick box grid\u2019 question type that is a checkbox question in table format.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823-1024x363.webp\" alt=\"multiple-choice-grid-question\" class=\"wp-image-2486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823-1024x363.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823-300x106.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823-768x273.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823-1536x545.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/googleforms-question-types-e1702028917823.webp 1595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start filling them out, you can utilize rows by adding different questions and columns with answer choices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-3-preview-form\">Step 3 &#8211; Preview Form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Once you\u2019ve added the table question, preview it and you\u2019ll see that the question style format is similar to tables.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you\u2019ve chosen a \u2018multiple choice grid,\u2019 then participants can only select one answer per row. But for the \u2018tick box grid\u2019 participants can choose multiple answers in a single row.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1962\" height=\"1218\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview.webp\" alt=\"tick-box-grid-question\" class=\"wp-image-5497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview.webp 1962w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview-1024x636.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview-768x477.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tick-box-grid-question-preview-1536x954.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1962px) 100vw, 1962px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now go ahead and give it a go! This type of question type format is sort of usual in surveys but you can add these tables in Google Forms for any use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-insert-tables-through-add-on\">2. Insert Tables through Add-on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to insert Google form table questions is through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/pretty_forms_designer\/1077249372154\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/pretty_forms_designer\/1077249372154\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pretty Forms Designer<\/a><\/strong> add-on. It provides a user interface to customize the look and feel of existing Google Forms. Through adding tables, integrating Google Translate option, multi-language support, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through the steps to learn how to insert tables in Google Forms through this add-on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-1-install-addon\">Step 1 &#8211; Install Addon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Install the Pretty Forms Designer add-on from Google Marketplace. You\u2019ll find the add-on in Google Forms, click on the Add-ons icon &gt; Pretty Forms Designer &gt; Open Forms Designer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2322\" height=\"1378\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace.webp\" alt=\"pretty-forms-designer\" class=\"wp-image-5514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace.webp 2322w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace-1024x608.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace-768x456.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace-1536x912.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pretty-Forms-Designer-Google-Workspace-Marketplace-2048x1215.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2322px) 100vw, 2322px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Now, let\u2019s jump to your Google Sheets, create a table you want to add to your Google Forms, then select it and copy.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-2-insert-table\">Step 2 &#8211; Insert Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Go to Form Designer in Google Forms, and choose a theme, your Google Form will be shown in the editor. Now you can insert the table that you have copied from the Sheet.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select a question field where you want to add the table. And paste the table in that field and customize the table and form accordingly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer.webp\" alt=\"insert-table-in-form-designer\" class=\"wp-image-5499\" width=\"880\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer.webp 2200w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer-1024x689.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer-768x517.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer-1536x1033.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/insert-table-form-designer-2048x1378.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-3-customize-form\">Step 3 &#8211; Customize Form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can customize a selected item and form styles by personalizing the theme, form banner style, section header style, and so much more.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/customize-table-form-designer.webp\" alt=\"customize-tables-in-google-forms-form-designer\" class=\"wp-image-5502\" width=\"819\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/customize-table-form-designer.webp 1452w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/customize-table-form-designer-300x243.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/customize-table-form-designer-1024x829.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/customize-table-form-designer-768x622.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Besides, you can change the form structure through basic customizations like filling form background, changing the form page width, or row width, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-4-save-and-share\">Step 4 &#8211; Save and Share<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Once the customizing part is done, save the form and preview it from the Form Designer editor page itself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To share the form with the participants, click on the \u201c\ud83d\udd17\u201d icon beside the Preview button. Either, you can copy the link and share or you can embed the form in a website.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1904\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer.webp\" alt=\"share-form-by-embedding\" class=\"wp-image-5507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer.webp 1904w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/share-form-through-form-designer-1536x839.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1904px) 100vw, 1904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s another way through the Pretty Designer addon to add tables in Google Forms. It\u2019s a simple process to go over and you can easily add tables in your question, description, or the question title section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, incorporating tables into your Google Forms is a game-changer for efficient data organization and user-friendly surveys. Whether you opt for the traditional in-form method or the versatility of an add-on, the benefits are undeniable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, go ahead, experiment with tables in Google Forms, and elevate your form-building prowess to new heights! In terms of add-ons, <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-test-maker-extendedforms\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-test-maker-extendedforms\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExtendedForms<\/a>, in particular, empowers with enhanced customization options for Google Forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a2ce87d5ff89 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/extendedforms.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out ExtendedForms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we delve into the intricate art of form creation, mastering the incorporation of tables emerges as a crucial skill for enhancing data organization and presentation. 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