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Google Forms to Microsoft Forms

Google Forms will no longer be available after the migration to Microsoft 365.

Unfortunately, at this time, there is no way to directly convert a Google Form to a Microsoft Form. However, you can export a Google Form to PDF format and import the PDF into Microsoft Forms. While the conversion is not perfect, it can save time by not having to completely recreate the form from scratch.

Export the form from Google Forms

  1. Navigate to forms.google.com and log in

  2. Open the form you would like to export

  3. In the upper right corner, click the stacked ellipses and select Print

  4. On the print options screen, select Save as PDF or Print to PDF. This option goes by different names depending on the web browser used.

  5. Make sure to uncheck the option for Headers and Footers. This option may be hidden under a "More Options" or "More Settings" menu.

  6. Click Save/Print to save the PDF to your computer. A new dialog box should appear where you can name the file and select where to save it on your computer.The .xlsx represents the file type being a Microsoft Excel formatted document.

Import the PDF into Microsoft Forms

  1. Navigate to forms.office.com and log in.

  2. In the top left corner of the screen, select Quick import.

    Microsoft Forms Quick Import Button

     

  3. In the “Import your file” overlay, click the box to Upload from this device.

    Import Your File Prompt

     

  4. Navigate to the location on your computer where you saved the PDF and select it. Microsoft Forms will ask you to select the format for the new form.

    Import My File As

     

  5. Once the form is imported, you can select whether to import another or start reviewing the current form. It is recommended that you review the form to ensure that it was imported correctly and there are no formatting errors. Be sure to review each question on the form, as different input types (short answer, long answer, multiple choice) will not translate correctly and may need to be fixed manually

Once you are working in Microsoft Forms, you can review the Forms guides here: TBA

While both Sheets and Excel share much of the same base functionality, there are a number of differences between the two programs. Highlighted below are the key differences that will most likely affect those transitioning from Sheets to Excel. 

Accessing a Spreadsheet
Google Sheets is only availabe via a web browser. Microsoft Excel exists either via the Office web interface or the Excel program installed on your computer. You can open spreadsheets using the installed program by double clicking on the file on your computer drive or through the file menu in Excel. You can also open files from your associated OneDrive or Sharepoint.

Sharing a Spreadsheet
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Collaborating on a spreadsheet
Multiple users can collaborate on a spreadsheet that has been shared to all collaborators. While collaborators have the document open any changes made to the spreadsheet will show to all others in real time.


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