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๐Today's One Cool Tip - Business Bytes - highlights how to use Microsoft Forms to collect responses.
Guest Cool Tipper Amanda Hartley shows how to save time and effort the next time you need to ask multiple people the same questions. Read the full tip HERE!
Are you just getting started with Microsoft Forms?
Microsoft Forms, part of Microsoft 365, is a powerful tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of it:
Design and Functionality
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Clear and Concise Questions: Keep questions short and focused. Avoid jargon or complex language.
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Branching Logic: Use branching logic to tailor the questions based on respondents' previous answers. This can make the form more relevant and engaging.
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Variety of Question Types: Utilize different question types like multiple-choice, rating scales, and open-ended questions to gather diverse data.
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Theme Customization: Personalize the look and feel of your form with custom themes and images.
Sharing and Collaboration
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Multiple Sharing Options: Share your form via direct link, QR code, email, or embed it on a webpage.
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Collaborate in Real-time: Work with others to create and edit forms simultaneously.
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Email Notifications: Set up notifications to receive an email whenever someone submits a response.
Data Analysis and Reporting
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Real-time Results: View responses as they come in and track progress.
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Excel Integration: Export responses to Excel for in-depth analysis and reporting.
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Built-in Analytics: Microsoft Forms offers basic analytics to visualize response data.
Additional Tips
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Preview Your Form: Always preview your form before sharing it to ensure it looks and functions as expected.
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Test with a Small Group: Share your form with a small group of people to get feedback and identify any issues.
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Use Built-in Templates: Microsoft Forms offers a variety of templates to get you started quickly.
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Thank You Page: Customize the Thank You page to express gratitude and provide additional information or links.
๐ Today's Friday Funday Cool Tip show how to prank yourself and others with a fake Windows update screen. Read the full tip HERE!
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Let's check out some more Cool Tips.
๐ Do you want to improve your typing? Make it fun. Here's how to do it.
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From a PC, navigate to Typing.com.
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Create an account or log in if you already have one.
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Select "Games" from the menu.
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Find the Keyboard Jump icon.
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Or go directly to Keyboard Jump game.
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Click "Play."
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Choose your level: Start with Beginner if you're new or jump straight into Intermediate or Advanced for a challenge.
- Type away! Words will appear on the screen. Type them correctly to propel your character forward and avoid hazards.
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Collect coins and power-ups.
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Level up and unlock new worlds.
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โ๐ฎ Did you know you can play FREE online games?
Here's how to do it.
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Open your preferred web browser and navigate to MSN.com.
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Browse through the categories: โStaff Picksโ, โNewโ, โArcadeโ, โStrategyโ, โPuzzlesโ, and more.
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Click on a game that piques your interest.
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Wait for the game to load and click โPlay Nowโ.
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โจ๏ธToday's Cool Tips are brought to you by the letter M. Try these cool "M" keyboard shortcuts
Windows Shortcuts:
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Win + M: Minimize all windows.
Microsoft 365 Apps (Office):
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Alt + M: In Microsoft Excel, this opens the โFormulaโ tab on the ribbon.
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Ctrl + M: Indent paragraph (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
โ๏ธToday's Haiku brought to you by that pollster who just knocked on your door.
Questions whispered soft,
Answers echo in the breeze,
Choices shape the path.
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๐ Tech Joke of the Day๐
Why did the programmer skip the survey question about favorite operating systems?
It didn't want to start an "argument".๐
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