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Microsoft Forms now available to every Microsoft 365 Education, business user and anyone with a Microsoft account, offering free polls, surveys, quizzes and
Microsoft Forms is now offered at no extra cost to all Microsoft 365 Education and business subscribers, as well as anyone with a Microsoft account, letting users create polls, surveys, quizzes and tests with built‑in analytics in a single web app【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Availability | Free for Microsoft 365 Education, business users and any Microsoft account |
| Core functions | Polls, surveys, quizzes, tests with automatic scoring and analytics |
| Access method | Via Microsoft 365 apps menu or direct URL |
| Sharing options | Link, QR code, embed code, email |
Originally launched for educators to build quizzes, Microsoft Forms has broadened its scope to serve individuals and businesses alike. Users can choose between a standard form (poll or survey) and a quiz that includes correct answers and point values, with automatic scoring handled by the platform【1】. The tool also supports branching logic, allowing creators to direct respondents down different question paths based on earlier answers—a feature that adds interactivity without requiring external scripting【1】.
Forms integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 services. After a form is completed, responses can be exported to Excel with a single click, enabling further analysis in familiar Office tools【1】. Sharing is flexible: creators can distribute a form via a simple link, QR code, embed code for webpages, or pre‑filled email, and they can restrict access to organization members or open it to the public【1】. This tight integration positions Forms as a low‑friction alternative to third‑party survey platforms, especially for organizations already invested in the Microsoft stack.
By making Forms freely accessible across its entire user base, Microsoft lowers the barrier for data collection and feedback loops, potentially consolidating more survey and quiz activity within its ecosystem and challenging standalone survey services. The open question remains whether the feature set will evolve quickly enough to keep pace with specialized competitors.
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Microsoft is not naming a replacement for Frank Shaw immediately, as he remains in his position until the end of 2026. The company is currently working through next steps and expects to provide an update in the weeks following August 2026.