Guide

How to Do Ranking in Google Forms

This guide walks you through setting up ranking questions in Google Forms, allowing respondents to prioritize options.

1. Open Google Forms – Go to Google Forms and open an existing form or create a new one.

2. Add a Question – Click the “+” button to insert a new question.

3. Choose “Multiple-choice grid” or “Checkbox grid” –

   • Select “Multiple-choice grid” for a ranked-choice format.

   • Select “Checkbox grid” if users can select multiple options per row.

4. Enter Options and Criteria –

   • List ranking items as rows.

   • Add ranking numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) as columns.

5. Enable Required Row Selection (Optional) – Click the three-dot menu (︙) and check “Require a response in each row” to ensure users rank all items.

6. Adjust Settings –

   • Go to the “Settings” tab.

   • Enable “Collect email addresses” (optional) if tracking is needed.

7. Save and Share – Click “Send” to distribute the form via email, link, or embed it on a website.