Thursday, February 11, 2016

Google Apps Update Alert - Google Form Improvements


Posted: 10 Feb 2016 12:29 PM PST
Today, the new Google Forms will become the default option for Form creators. This follows our launch from last September, where a revamped Google Forms was released as opt-in-only until we could add additional features and functionality. Once launched, Form creators will be redirected to the new Google Forms whenever they create a new Google Form.

To opt-out, users may click the “running man” icon in the bottom left-hand corner.

Here’s a summary of the latest improvements:


  • View individual responses from the editor
    In addition to the summary of responses currently available in the Forms editor, creators will now be able to see individual survey responses as well. This will save valuable time when analyzing Forms. At the same time, if there’s so many responses that there may be performance issues, Google Forms will let users know how to visit the responses separately, instead of slowing down the editor.


    • Get notified for every form response
      Form creators will now be able to configure Google Forms to send them email notifications whenever someone responds. The default is set to off, but users can enable it from the form’s settings menu. 

    • Track responses to your Google Form
      Form creators will be able to see who they’ve sent their forms to and who still needs to respond. There will also be a new option to send out follow-up reminders as needed.


    Limitations

    • Responders will only see the new Google Forms for those forms created or edited in it.

    To opt out and go back to the old Google Forms, simply click the running man icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the Google Form and follow the prompts.


    Launch Details
    Release track:
    Form templates: Launching to both Rapid release and Scheduled release on Feb 10, 2016
    Most features: Launching to Rapid release on Feb 10, 2016, with Scheduled release coming in 2 weeks

    Rollout pace:
    Full rollout (1-3 days for feature visibility)

    Impact:
    All end users

    Action:
    Change management suggested/FYI

    More Information
    Help Center
    Google for Work Blog Post


    Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps editions unless otherwise noted

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