How to Enable Comments on Multiple-Choice Questions in Google Forms

Multiple-choice questions are a staple in surveys, quizzes, and forms due to their clarity and ease of use. However, sometimes, you should gather more detailed feedback from respondents. This guide will show you how to enable comments on multiple-choice questions in Google Forms and 123FormBuilder, a versatile alternative. 

Using Multiple-Choice Questions in Google Forms 

Google Forms is a free online tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and forms. It’s part of the Google Workspace suite and integrates seamlessly with other Google services like Google Sheets, making it easy to collect and analyze data. However, you can’t create very complex forms with it. 

How to add Multiple-Choice Questions in Google Forms 

1. Open Google Forms: Go to Google Forms and start a new form or open an existing one. 

2. Add a Question: Click the “+” button on the right sidebar to add a new question. 

3. Select Question Type: Choose “Multiple choice” from the dropdown menu. 

4. Enter Question and Options: Type your question and add the possible answers. You can add more options by clicking “Add option.” 

5. Add Other option: Click on the “add Other” option at the bottom of the multiple-choice field after the other answer options. 

Enabling Comments on Multiple-Choice Questions in Google Forms 

Google Forms has no built-in feature to attach comments to multiple-choice questions directly. However, you can add a paragraph after the multiple-choice question to collect comments. 

1. Add a Paragraph Question: Click the “+” button again to add a new question. 

2. Change Question Type: Select “Paragraph” from the dropdown menu. 

3. Write Instructions: In the question field, type instructions like “Please enter any additional comments” or “If you’d like to elaborate on your choice, please comment below.” 

The drawback of this method is that when a user adds an additional comment and submits the form, the administrator won’t be able to clearly associate each comment with the specific response it relates to.

Using Multiple-Choice Questions in 123FormBuilder 

123FormBuilder is a versatile online form builder that allows users to create secure forms for various purposes, including registrations, feedback, applications, and surveys. It offers a no-code, drag-and-drop interface, making it easy for anyone to build forms without technical expertise. 

Key Features of 123FormBuilder 

1. Form Templates: 123FormBuilder provides over 3000+ form templates to help you get started quickly 

2. Security: The platform ensures safe data collection with encryption and HIPAA compliance, making it suitable for sensitive information 

3. Integrations: It integrates with various tools like Salesforce, Google Sheets, and Mailchimp to streamline workflows 

4. Customization: Users can customize forms extensively, including changing themes, adding logos, and modifying fields 

5. Analytics: Built-in analytics help track form submissions and user interactions 

Adding Multiple-Choice Questions in 123FormBuilder 

1. Open 123FormBuilder: Go to 123FormBuilder and start a new form or open an existing one from the template’s gallery. This time will use a premade template. 

2. Add a Question: Drag and drop the “Multiple choice” field from the left panel to your form, or just click on it to add to your template. 

3. Enter Question and Options:  

• Type your question – now you can edit labels inline. Just click on the field and type in. 

• Open the settings – click the tire icon from the right-side menu of the field. Here you can add your choices one by one or click Upload in Bulk to add all your choices simultaneously. 

• Add choices in bulk – here you can copy and paste all the answers simultaneously, add predefined choices set from the right side, or upload a CSV from the button at the bottom of the window. 

• You can add more options by clicking “+Add/edit choices” 

Enabling Comments on Multiple-Choice Questions in 123FormBuilder 

123FormBuilder allows you to add an “Other” option to multiple-choice questions, where respondents can write their answers or additional comments. 

1. Enable “Other” Option: In the right side menu settings of the multiple-choice field, you will find the “Other” choice option. Enable it, and a new option will appear.  

2. Customize the “Other” option: After that, you can change the “Other” word to another word or sentence that fits your needs. 

3. Preview and Test 

As can be seen in the image above, when a person filling out the feedback form checks the box for “Other”, a new input field is displayed where they can add their own response or, if applicable, extra comments.

If you need a more detailed comment or a separate comment field, you can add a short or long answer field. This field can be shown or hidden with conditional logic based on the respondent’s selected answers.

Conclusion 

Enabling comments on multiple-choice questions can provide valuable insights and detailed feedback from respondents. While Google Forms requires a workaround by adding a paragraph question, 123FormBuilder offers a more integrated solution with the “Other” option and additional comment fields. Both tools are effective, but 123FormBuilder provides more flexibility and customization options. 

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