In this article, we will show you how to let respondents add comments to multiple choice options in Google Forms in just a few clicks. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Add a Comment to Multiple Choice Options in Google Forms
As of writing, Google Forms does not have a built-in feature where you can directly attach a comment box to each multiple-choice question. You have to manually add a paragraph type question under each multiple-choice question where respondents can leave their comments.
Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Select or add your multiple-choice question.
Click on an existing multiple-choice question to edit it or add a new one by clicking the "+" button on the right sidebar.
A new question will default to a multiple-choice format, but if it doesn't, click on the dropdown menu on the right side of the question to change it to "Multiple choice."
Step 2: Add a new question for the comment.
Click the "+" button again to add a new question immediately after your multiple-choice question.
By default, it may create another multiple-choice question. Change it to a "Paragraph" type by clicking the dropdown menu in the top right corner of the new question box and selecting "Paragraph." This allows respondents to input longer text.
Step 3: Write instructions for the respondent to input their comments.
In the question field, type instructions such as "Please enter any additional comments" or "If you'd like to elaborate on your choice, please comment below." This instructs respondents where to provide their comments.
Tip: Ensure the paragraph question is optional unless you require a comment for every response. Do not toggle the "Required" switch at the bottom right of the question box.
Below is an actual example of how this might look like in Google Forms:
Fill out your multiple-choice question as desired. Then in the Add option or add “Other” bullet, click the linked add “Other” text. Respondents will now be able to comment with their own answers by selecting “Other” when filling out the form and writing their own responses.
Fill out your multiple-choice question as desired. Then in the Add option or add “Other” bullet, click the linked add “Other” text. Respondents will now be able to comment with their own answers by selecting “Other” when filling out the form and writing their own responses.
To add the “Comment” section, click the plus sign in the column to the right of the form: 9. Choose the “Short answer” question and write in “Comment:” where it says “*ntitled Question.” Your form now looks like this.
A comments box is simply a text area field. Under the “Basic” tab of your online form, click and drag the “Text Area” field onto your form. Next, all you do is name it “Comments.” You can change the settings to make it required, add suggested text, instructions, or maximum characters. Click “Save” and that's it!
Instead, multiline comments are created by enclosing the text within triple quotes (either single quotes ''' or double quotes "). Here's an example of a multiline comment in Python: ''' This is a multiline comment using triple-quoted strings. It spans multiple lines.
Right-click the cell and then click Insert Comment (or press Shift+F2). If you're using Excel for Office 365, right-click the cell and choose New Note.
Add a comment in one of the following ways: o Click the Comment button in the toolbar. o Go to the Insert menu > Comment. o Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + M (Cmd + Option + M on a Mac). 4. Type your comment in the box that appears to the right of the file.
Multiple Choice - user can only pick one option, all the options are visible. Checkbox - user can pick multiple options which are all visible. Dropdown- user can only pick one option from a list that takes up less space on your form (if you have 100 options, this is a big deal)
You can alter the settings of your multiple-choice grid by selecting the three-dot menu at the bottom right-hand corner of the field. From here you can add a description to your question, randomise the row order, or choose to limit your responses to one choice per column.
Checkbox grids are another useful question/answer format. Unlike multiple-choice grid Google Forms, checkbox grids allow respondents to choose multiple answers to each question. This format is especially useful for questions where multiple answers might apply.
Open your Google Form, and Open Pretty Forms Designer from the Add-ons menu. Then Setup & Open Form Designer. 2: Click on the “Other” choice text of the Multiple Choice Question or Checkboxes type Question. 3: Now change the multiple-choice "Other" options text to something else as per your requirements.
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