Forms - Microsoft

What is Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is a lightweight, web-based application within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem that allows educators to quickly create custom quizzes, surveys, and polls. In a teaching and learning context, it serves as a versatile tool for formative assessment, checking student comprehension in real time, and gathering direct feedback from learners.

What is the purpose of Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is a digital tool for teachers and students to create quick quizzes, surveys, and polls. It helps educators check student learning, gather feedback, and grade assignments fast. Results show up in real-time with automatic charts and data.

How to use Microsoft Forms

To access Microsoft Forms, users can go to Microsoft Forms or Office.com in their web browser. They can sign in with their personal Microsoft account or their work/school Microsoft 365 credentials, then select the Forms icon from the app launcher menu.

Where to find Support

This tool is centrally supported

Support

For help, you can contact the WTS Helpdesk

Documentation

Additional information on Microsoft Forms can be found on the Forms Help Center

Security and Privacy

This tool has been formally reviewed by Western’s Technology Risk Assessment Committee

Security and Privacy Flags

Information Collection

  • Application collects information that could identify the user specifically (email address, class schedule, etc..)

EULA

  • Application's Terms of Conditions or End User License Agreement poses a risk of binding the institution to an agreement thereby requiring legal counsel to review the application. However, this is mitigated as it has undergone legal review during the Technology Risk Assessment process.

Last Updated: August 17, 2026


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