Short Answer Component

The Short Answer component allows you to create open-ended questions in your Google Forms using Form Builder Pro. This guide walks you through each customizable field for this component.

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Detailed Fields Walkthrough

  1. Question: Type the actual question you want to ask. This will be displayed as the main prompt for respondents.
  2. Description: Add extra context or instructions to clarify your question. This is especially useful for complex prompts.
  3. Image URL: Include an image with your question by pasting its URL. Images help enhance engagement or provide visual context.
  4. No/Required: Decide if this question is mandatory. Select Required to ensure respondents answer it before proceeding.
  5. Point Value: Assign points to this question, ideal for quizzes and grading purposes.
  6. Correct Answers: Enter the correct answer(s) for graded quizzes. These are used for automatic assessment.
  7. Feedback Text: Add custom feedback for respondents. Tailor it for correct or incorrect answers.
  8. Feedback Link: Provide a URL to additional resources or explanations related to the question.
  9. Feedback Link Text: Customize the text for your feedback link, such as "Learn More" or "See Explanation."

Generating Your Form

After completing the fields, you're ready to generate your form. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Extensions menu in Google Sheets.
  2. Select Form Builder Pro and click Generate Form.
  3. In the Generate New Form dialog, provide a name for your form and choose Quiz as the form type.
  4. Click Create.

Once the form is generated, you'll see two options:

  • Edit Mode: Open the form to make further adjustments.
  • View Mode: Preview the form as your respondents will see it.

Form Features in View Mode

When viewing the form:

  • The question, description, and any attached image will be displayed.
  • Correct answers appear below the question, with support for more than three answers if needed.
  • Custom feedback text and a feedback link guide respondents to further resources or explanations.

Watch the Video Tutorial

For a detailed demonstration of the Short Answer component, watch our video tutorial. This video highlights how to configure each field and generate forms seamlessly.

Watch the video here (at 1m:54s).

You can ask for more description from the respondents by adding: paragraph to the form.