How to start a Google form

Starting a Google Form is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

### Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Google Form:

1. **Access Google Forms**:
- Go to [Google Forms](https://forms.google.com).
- Alternatively, you can access it through your Google Drive by clicking on the `+ New` button, selecting `More`, and then choosing `Google Forms`.

2. **Sign In**:
- If you aren’t already signed in, enter your Google account credentials to log in.

3. **Choose a Template or Start from Scratch**:
- You can select a template from the template gallery or click on the `Blank` option to start with a new form.

4. **Title Your Form**:
- Click on "Untitled form" to enter a title for your form.
- You can also add a description to provide more context for respondents.

5. **Add Questions**:
- Click on the `+` icon on the right sidebar to add a new question.
- Choose the type of question (multiple choice, short answer, checkbox, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your question and options if applicable.

6. **Adjust Settings**:
- Use the options on the right sidebar to duplicate questions, delete them, or change the required status (toggle the "Required" option if the question must be answered).
- Click on the gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner to manage form settings, such as who can respond and response collection.

7. **Customize Your Form**:
- Use the palette icon (theme) on the top right to change the color or background of the form.
- You can also add images or videos using the icons in the sidebar.

8. **Preview Your Form**:
- Click the eye icon at the top right to see how your form will look to respondents.

9. **Send Your Form**:
- Click the `Send` button in the top right corner when you are ready to share your form.
- You can share via email, copy and share the link, or embed it on a website.

10. **Collect and Analyze Responses**:
- Once responses start coming in, you can view them by clicking on the "Responses" tab at the top of the form editor.
- Google Forms provides summary charts and individual responses, which you can also export to Google Sheets for further analysis.

### Tips:
- Make sure to test your form by filling it out yourself before sharing it with others.
- Be mindful of the privacy settings and whether you want to collect email addresses.

By following these steps, you will create a Google Form that is ready to collect responses!