HOW TO GUIDE: Branching in Microsoft Forms

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of using branching in Microsoft Forms. Branching allows you to create a more dynamic and personalized experience for respondents by directing them to different questions based on their previous answers. This feature is especially useful for creating tailored questionnaires, surveys, and quizzes.

Step 1: Create a New Form

• Open Microsoft Forms by navigating to forms.microsoft.com.
• Click on "New Form" to start creating your survey or questionnaire.
• Give your form a title and add a description if needed to inform respondents about the purpose of the form.

Step 2: Add Questions

• Click on the "Add question" button to insert your first question.
• Choose the type of question you want (multiple choice, text, rating, etc.).
• Enter your question and provide the answer options if applicable.

Step 3: Enable Branching

• After adding your questions, click on the three dots (more options) at the bottom right of the question box.
• Select "Add branching" from the menu.
• You will be taken to a new branching options page where you can set up the rules for your form.

Step 4: Set Up Branching Logic

• For each answer option, you can decide which question respondents will see next.
• Use the dropdown next to each answer option to select the corresponding question.
• If you want to send respondents to the end of the form based on their answer, choose "End of the form" from the options.

Step 5: Preview Your Form

• Click on the "Preview" button at the top right corner of the screen to test your form.
• Go through the form as a respondent to ensure that the branching logic works as intended.

Step 6: Share Your Form

• Once you are satisfied with the form and its branching structure, click on the "Share" button.
• Choose how you want to share the form, either through a link, QR code, or email.
• Adjust the settings to allow anyone with the link to respond or limit it to specific people.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively implement branching in Microsoft Forms, creating a more engaging and relevant experience for your respondents. This feature not only improves the quality of the information you gather but also enhances user engagement. For further customization or assistance, consider exploring additional Microsoft Forms features or reaching out for support.