How to Embed Google Forms in Email (4 Steps)

Last Updated: Fri Jun 21 2024

In 3 super easy steps, we will show you how to embed Google Forms in email.

Embedding Google Form in your email is an efficient way to gather feedback, conduct surveys, or engage with your audience directly through their inbox.

Let’s dive in!

Steps:

Create Your Google Form
Customize Your Form
Embed Your Form In Email

Step 1: Create Your Google Form

Open Google Forms. Click on the "Blank form" to start a new form.

Click on the “Untitled form“ to give your form a title.

Click on the question field to add a question to your form.

Add your questions using various formats such as multiple choice, checkboxes, or dropdown menus. Click on the dropdown arrow on the right side of the question. Then you can see the various formats of question type.

Example Question Types:

Multiple Choice: "What is your preferred work environment?" with options like 'Team-oriented', 'Independent', 'Flexible', and 'Structured'.

Checkbox: "Select the skills you are proficient in:" with options like 'Communication', 'Technical expertise', 'Leadership', and 'Creativity'.

Dropdown: "Choose your preferred method of communication:" with options like 'Email', 'Phone', 'In-person meetings', and 'Instant messaging'.

Linear Scale: "On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is work-life balance to you?" with 1 being 'Not important' and 5 being 'Extremely important'.

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Step 2: Customize Your Form

Theme and Appearance:

Click on the "Customize Theme" button in the top right corner.

Customize text styles, add a header image, choose a form color, and select a background color.

Preview Your Form:

Click the "eye" icon at the top right to see how your form looks to respondents.

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Step 3: Embed Your Form In Email

Once you're happy with your form, click the "Send" button in the top right corner.

In the send form menu, select the email icon.

Enter the recipient's email addresses, add a subject line, and a message.

Check the "Include form in email" box to embed the form directly in the email body.

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Finished!

Conclusion

Embedding Google Forms in emails is a powerful way to engage your audience and streamline data collection.

By following these steps and incorporating advanced tips, you can create and share effective forms that yield high response rates. Test your forms, track the responses, and continuously optimize your approach for the best results.