Setting time limits in Google Forms can be crucial, especially when you’re managing time-sensitive forms like quizzes, event registrations, or job applications. However, Google Forms doesn’t offer a built-in feature to limit the submission period automatically. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution using third-party add-ons that allow you to control when your forms are available.
Let’s walk through the process of applying time limits to your Google Form and explore the advanced capabilities offered by the Form Limit Timer add-on.
Steps to Set a Form Limit Timer, FormLimiter in Google Forms
Open Your Google Form:
Start by accessing the Google Form where you’d like to set time restrictions.
Install the Form Limit Timer, FormLimter Add-on:
Click on the three vertical dots (located in the top-right corner) and select Get add-ons.
Access the Form Limit Timer:
- Once the add-on is installed, a small puzzle piece icon will appear in your Google Forms editor.
- Click on the puzzle icon and select Form Limit Timer, FormLimiter from the list of installed add-ons.
Set Your Time Limits:
- A sidebar will appear where you can configure your form’s availability. You can set both a start time (when your form will go live) and an end time (when your form will stop accepting responses).
- You also have the option to create custom messages that will be displayed before the form opens or after it closes. This gives you complete control over user communication during the form’s lifecycle.
Additional Features:
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- Limit Responses: Besides time limits, you can restrict the number of submissions the form will accept.
- Display a Timer: Add a visible timer on the form so that respondents can see how much time they have left.
- Custom Messages: Tailor the open and closed messages that users will see before the form becomes active or after it has been disabled.
- QR Code Sharing:
- As a bonus, you can easily generate a QR code to share the form. This makes it simple for respondents to access the form by scanning the code with their mobile devices.