{"id":977,"date":"2023-09-06T13:32:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/?p=977"},"modified":"2024-07-08T05:39:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T05:39:12","slug":"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Fillable Forms in Google Docs? (2 Ways to Create Forms)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Creating <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">fillable forms in Google Docs<\/a> allows you to efficiently collect structured data, streamline responses, and simplify data analysis. Google Docs is one of the most popular tools of Google to create documents online. Besides, despite being a simple document editor, you can use it to create brochures, resumes, or other work-related templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs doesn\u2019t have many features like Google Forms or other form builders to create a form. However, it can be helpful to some extent to create fillable forms in Google Docs. You can create fillable forms in Google Docs for certain use cases like gathering feedback, conducting surveys, or creating simple registration forms that require basic data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can convert Google Docs into any format (like PDF, Word, etc.) for better presentation while sending it to anyone. Here, in this blog, we will take you through a detailed guide on how you can easily create fillable forms in Google Docs. <\/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=\"#how-do-you-create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs\">How Do You Create Fillable Forms in Google Docs?<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#method-1-the-native-way-with-table-field-checkboxes-and-text-fields\">Method 1 &#8211; The Native Way (With Table Field, Checkboxes, and Text Fields)<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#step-1-create-a-new-google-doc\">Step 1: Create a New Google Doc<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-2-add-fillable-questions-in-a-table\">Step 2: Add Fillable Questions in a Table<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-3-edit-table-as-needed\">Step 3 &#8211; Edit Table as Needed<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-4-add-other-question-types\">Step 4 &#8211; Add Other Question Types<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#method-2-convert-pdf-file-to-docs\">Method 2 &#8211; Convert PDF File\u00a0to Docs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#steps-to-create-fillable-forms-in-google-forms\">Steps to Create Fillable Forms in Google Forms<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#step-1-create-a-form-in-google-forms\">Step 1 &#8211; Create a Form in Google Forms<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-2-configure-form-settings\">Step 2 &#8211; Configure Form Settings<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-3-customize-analyse-google-forms\">Step 3 &#8211; Customize &amp; Analyse Google Forms<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-4-configure-it-with-extended-forms-add-on\">Step 4 &#8211; Configure It With Extended Forms Add-on<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#create-timer-based-forms-with-extended-forms\">Create Timer Based Forms with ExtendedForms<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#faq-question-1661845689597\">How do I create a fillable form in Google Docs?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#faq-question-1661845767867\">Can you add fillable fields in Google Docs?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#faq-question-1690271882267\">How do I make a Google Doc fillable but not editable?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#faq-question-1690273884631\">How do I create a fillable form in Google Sheets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs\">How Do You Create Fillable Forms in Google Docs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to create fillable forms in Google Docs. You can use the native way, convert PDF files, or you can take the help of an add-on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that, this is to replicate a printable form or a PDF. If you are looking to create a form for a survey or <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/add-timer-to-a-quiz-in-google-forms\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/add-timer-to-a-quiz-in-google-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quiz<\/a> then Google Forms offers an easier and simpler way to manage the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1286\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-scaled.webp\" alt=\"how to make a fillable pdf in google docs\" class=\"wp-image-3674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-scaled.webp 1286w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-151x300.webp 151w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-514x1024.webp 514w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-768x1529.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-Create-Fillable-Forms-in-Google-Docs_-771x1536.webp 771w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"method-1-the-native-way-with-table-field-checkboxes-and-text-fields\">Method 1 &#8211; The Native Way (With Table Field, Checkboxes, and Text Fields)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-1-create-a-new-google-doc\">Step 1: Create a New Google Doc<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first step to creating fillable forms in Google Docs is to create a new doc. Open a new document or you can select a template from the \u2018Template gallery.\u2019 Besides, you can also make a copy of your original document and place it in a new folder (to know which one is a clone and which is original). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2494\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc.webp\" alt=\"fillable pdf google docs\" class=\"wp-image-4182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc.webp 2494w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc-300x102.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc-1024x349.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc-768x262.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc-1536x523.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-new-doc-2048x698.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2494px) 100vw, 2494px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click on the document, select the \u2018Make a copy\u2019 option, and move it to a new folder.&nbsp;A new document will open for you as an &#8216;Untitled document.&#8217; Add a title or required introductory information to your form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-2-add-fillable-questions-in-a-table\">Step 2: Add Fillable Questions in a Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, to create fillable forms in Google Docs, you will need to add fillable fields. Click on <strong>Insert<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Table<\/strong>, and you can select several rows and columns. You can choose one row and two columns (per question field) or 4 to 5 columns and rows or more based on your preference. Add field labels in one column and leave another column for the responses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2392\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs.png.webp\" alt=\"how to turn a pdf into a fillable form in google docs\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs.png.webp 2392w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs-300x125.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs-1024x427.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs-768x320.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs-1536x641.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-in-google-docs-2048x854.png.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2392px) 100vw, 2392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, if you want to add a large text box field for a question, then you can do so with the help of tables. Just select one cell table from the option and enlarge it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get a fillable text box in Google Docs to write short or long paragraphs. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t create a text box with multiple cells, you can and it\u2019s totally up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first section, you can add questions like &#8211; Name, Address, Contact Details, and other basic respondent information. Then, add another section for specific purpose question fields to make it a better formatted fillable form likely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-3-edit-table-as-needed\">Step 3 &#8211; Edit Table as Needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, with the help of tables, you can easily create formatted and aligned sections or various question fields. You can edit rows and columns accordingly to suit your idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust each table after you&#8217;ve created it, select the table to navigate to Format &gt; Table Properties. This will open up a side menu on the right side and you can select from the options available.<\/p>\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=\"1336\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust.webp\" alt=\"fillable-forms-in-google-docs-table-properties\" class=\"wp-image-4146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust.webp 1336w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust-1021x1024.webp 1021w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-adjust-768x770.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><\/figure>\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=\"1188\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-properties.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-adjust-table-google-forms\" class=\"wp-image-4149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-properties.webp 1188w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-properties-300x277.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-properties-1024x946.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-table-properties-768x710.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cdd1f6\">Note &#8211; If you want to add underlines for fill-in-the-blank type questions. Then, click on the cell of the table you\u2019ve added, and you\u2019ll see this symbol \ud83c\uddfbfor border selection. Click on the symbol and you\u2019ll get different border options, select a border, and then you\u2019ll see the border color &amp; width option at the top bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs.png.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-tables\" class=\"wp-image-989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs.png.webp 1792w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-300x140.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-1024x477.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-768x357.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-1536x715.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either color it white so that it becomes invisible or make the width 0. Besides at once you want to remove borders so that you can keep the bottom line for blanks then Shift + select all lines you want to make invisible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1828\" height=\"1228\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table.png.webp\" alt=\"fillable-forms-in-google-docs\" class=\"wp-image-1002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table.png.webp 1828w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table-300x202.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table-1024x688.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table-768x516.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-custom-table-1536x1032.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"step-4-add-other-question-types\">Step 4 &#8211; Add Other Question Types<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs has a checklist option that you can use to add multiple select questions. First, add a question, then write options for it, and select all the options. Go to the \u2018bulleted list\u2019 at the top right corner, click on the dropdown, and select the \u2018Checklist\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2712\" height=\"1119\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields.png.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-question fields\" class=\"wp-image-990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields.png.webp 2712w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields-300x124.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields-1024x423.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields-768x317.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields-1536x634.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-docs-question-fields-2048x845.png.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2712px) 100vw, 2712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to add an image while creating fillable forms in Google Docs, you can do so by navigating to the \u2018Insert &gt; Image &gt;&nbsp; option from where to upload. Besides, you can also add drawings to your document by creating shapes and all or uploading it from the Drive. Go to Insert &gt; Drawing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, you can add a dropdown option as well, go to Insert &gt; Dropdown &gt; New Dropdown, and add all options categories. Write a question and then add drop-down options.&nbsp;And this is how you can create a fillable form in Google Docs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"986\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-dropdown.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-google-docs-dropdown-type\" class=\"wp-image-4157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-dropdown.webp 986w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-dropdown-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-dropdown-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/google-docs-dropdown-768x770.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"method-2-convert-pdf-file-to-docs\">Method 2 &#8211; Convert PDF File&nbsp;to Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way you can create a fillable form in Google Docs is by converting PDF files to Google Docs. So, if you have a sample form as a PDF you can convert it to docs and modify it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Upload PDF on your G-Drive, go to New &gt; File Upload, and upload it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1188\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/upload-pdf-to-google-docs.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-fillable-forms-in-google-docs\" class=\"wp-image-4161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/upload-pdf-to-google-docs.webp 1188w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/upload-pdf-to-google-docs-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/upload-pdf-to-google-docs-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/upload-pdf-to-google-docs-768x515.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Right-click on the file and select Open with Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" 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=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf-1024x502.png.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-\" class=\"wp-image-997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf-1024x502.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf-300x147.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf-768x376.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf-1536x752.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fillable-Form-in-Google-Docs-pdf.png.webp 1564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: It will be converted into an editable document, though it will not fully convert into a form. You\u2019ve to make it into form by following the above steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ready to go one step ahead with your timers in Google Forms? Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/customized-timer-themes\">ExtendedForms Unveils: Customized Timer Themes<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"steps-to-create-fillable-forms-in-google-forms\">Steps to Create Fillable Forms in Google Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to the next part of this article, we will discuss how you can create fillable forms in Google Forms. Hands down, Google Forms is the best way to create surveys, quizzes, <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/conduct-online-tests-google-forms\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/conduct-online-tests-google-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">assessments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/use-google-forms-for-recruitment\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/use-google-forms-for-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recruitment<\/a>, feedback forms, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-create-a-form-in-google-forms\">Step 1 &#8211; Create a Form in Google Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, \u2018Create your Google Forms,\u2019 go to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/0\/?tgif=d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Forms<\/a> directly through the web browser or choose to visit via G-Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, to add fillable fields in Google Forms &#8211; you can add different question types like MCQs, checkboxes, dropdown, and short\/long paras, click on the &#8216;+&#8217; button to add questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it can import Q&amp;As, add images or videos, add different sections to make them more engaging, or even use the \u2018file upload question\u2019 to let people upload specific file types in the form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-1024x508.png.webp\" alt=\"fillable forms in google forms\" class=\"wp-image-991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-1024x508.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-300x149.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-768x381.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-1536x762.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/forms-google-docs-googleforms-2048x1015.png.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-configure-form-settings\">Step 2 &#8211; Configure Form Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, configure the \u2018Settings\u2019 before customizing Google Forms. Like configuring, \u2018Respondent Settings\u2019 (if you make the form a quiz) \u2013 you can choose how to release marks whether immediately once the form is submitted or manually afterward. Other than that, you can add default point values.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-google-forms-settings-1024x508.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-992\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, configure the \u2018Responses Settings,\u2019 \u2018Presentation\u2019 tab, and Defaults settings.\u2019 Like, you can collect email addresses, limit responses, show a progress bar, enable default questions, customize confirmation messages, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-customize-analyse-google-forms\">Step 3 &#8211; Customize &amp; Analyse Google Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, you can connect forms with Google Sheets to collect data other than in forms. Go to the \u2018Responses\u2019 tab, Click on the spreadsheet icon, and a new sheet will be made. You can also select the response destination, click on three dots, navigate to the \u2018select response destination,\u2019 create a new sheet, or add it to previous ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1620\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet.png.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-connect-form-with-sheets\" class=\"wp-image-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet.png.webp 1620w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet-300x176.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet-1024x600.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet-768x450.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-forms-google-sheets-create-spreadsheet-1536x901.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To customize themes, click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/category\/customize-google-forms\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/category\/customize-google-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Customise Theme\u2019<\/a> at the top bar in the color palette icon. A theme dialogue box will appear on the right side, from there change the header image, fonts, font size, and theme color.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1622\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme.webp\" alt=\"create-fillable-forms-in-google-docs-customize-google-forms\" class=\"wp-image-2491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme.webp 1008w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme-186x300.webp 186w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme-636x1024.webp 636w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme-768x1236.webp 768w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gforms-customie-theme-955x1536.webp 955w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to create a voting poll? Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/voting-poll-in-google-forms\">How To Create A Voting Poll In Google Forms? (7 Simple Steps)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-configure-it-with-extended-forms-add-on\">Step 4 &#8211; Configure It With Extended Forms Add-on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have created your fillable form, Google Forms further allows you to customize it with add-ons. So, we are going to add a timer to the forms. <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/timer_for_google_forms_extended_forms\/763170157069\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/timer_for_google_forms_extended_forms\/763170157069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExtendedForms<\/a> is the add-on we are going to install and configure to make the form better, especially if you are using forms for tests, quizzes, or even for recruitment, <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/use-google-forms-for-registration\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/use-google-forms-for-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registrations<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6: Install the add-on, go to \u2018More\u2019 at the top right corner, go to add-ons, and search ExtendedForms. Install it, you\u2019ll see a puzzle shape icon in the form, click on it and then configure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 7: A pop-up settings box will appear on the right side,&nbsp;from there you can configure the timer, restricted attempts, and share form option. Then, \u2018Save\u2019 the settings. Once that is done, you can go through the \u2018Responses\u2019 to the main page of ExtendedForms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms.png.webp\" alt=\"fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms-300x171.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms-1024x583.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillable-forms-gforms-extendedforms-768x437.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 8: It will directly take you to the ExtendedForms page of that form. There you\u2019ll see all the responses that\u2019ll be collected and pending invitations of the form after you send the form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you can create a fillable form with Google Forms. It is a very easy and quick way to create attractive forms. Thanks to the ExtendedForms add-on, you get the feature of a countdown timer, custom deadlines, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"create-timer-based-forms-with-extended-forms\">Create Timer Based Forms with ExtendedForms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to create quizzes or tests in Google Forms. For that, we have an amazing add-on that can be really useful. ExtendedForms is a countdown timer and proctor add-on that you can within minutes install &amp; configure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the main features, you get other features to set like \u2013 an auto-submit option, sending invites with a customized invitation message, &amp; adding a welcome message in different languages (that will be translated into added languages) and shown before users start attempting forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the app has added forms deadline functionality, custom support email, Classroom Integration ( where users can auto-grade and submit classwork directly from the extended forms dashboard), team branding, and so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app is created by some of the experts keeping in mind the limitations and needs of the Google Forms users. You can check out the website and try its free version which will not include every feature but you can always upgrade the plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a3a1e9323ce3 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\">Create Timer-Based Forms With ExtendedForms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661845689597\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I create a fillable form in Google Docs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is very easy to create fillable forms in Google Docs (in basic format), open a Google Doc, and add tables from Insert > Table. In that table, you can add different fields along with creating columns or rows for the responses section. There are different templates in docs that you can use and create it a fillable form.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661845767867\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you add fillable fields in Google Docs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is possible to add fillable fields in Google Docs, you can add tables to do so. Moreover, to create mcqs type questions, Google Docs has a &#8216;checklist&#8217; option that allows you to create checklist-style questions. However, you&#8217;ll not get more ratings or Likert-scale question fields. You might have to possibly do it if you can.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690271882267\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I make a Google Doc fillable but not editable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Google Docs does not allow you to make a fillable but not editable form. Users can, however, convert docs into a PDF file and share it with the respondents, and in Adobe PDF it is sort of possible to add text in a table. Just download the docs in PDF format and share them with the public. Instead, to create a fillable but not editable form, use Google Forms instead. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690273884631\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I create a fillable form in Google Sheets?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In Google Sheets, you may not be able to create a &#8216;typical form&#8217; style document but you can definitely include fields and responses section and share it with users to fill the sheet. <br \/>In the Google Sheet that you want to protect, select the cell range that you want to lock.<br \/>Click on Data > Protected sheets and ranges. You can either protect &#8216;sheet&#8217; or &#8216;range.&#8217;<br \/>Select the range editing permissions. And Done! Apparently, you can from Google Sheets connect Google Forms (&amp; vice versa) and create a fillable form. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a3a1e93246ca wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cdd1f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating fillable forms in Google Docs requires a little bit of effort but it surely creates a good, workable form (especially for a few use cases). However, no doubt that Google Forms is way better than Docs when it comes to creating forms, surveys, or anything related to that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try both ways and explore the options available in both, Google Docs even has many professional document templates you can look into. Further, you can also use add-ons in Google Docs like the Fillable Document add-on to create a live fillable form, do let us know your experience in the comments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like reading this blog about fillable forms in Google Docs, also read our detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/google-forms-header-image-size\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">What is the Ideal Google Forms Header Image Size?<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/blog\/create-google-forms-on-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How to Create Google Forms on Mobile. \u2013 A Simple Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a3a1e9324ba2 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/extendedforms.io\/s\/test\">Try ExtendedForms Demo Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating fillable forms in Google Docs lets you efficiently collect and organize information from respondents. 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