Can a Professor See Microsoft Forms Answers Before Submission?
Question details
The user wants to know if their professor or instructor can view their in-progress answers on a Microsoft Forms quiz before it has been officially submitted.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A student is working on a Microsoft Forms quiz assigned via Microsoft Teams, has entered some answers, but has not yet clicked the final submit button.
- Observed behavior
- The student is unsure whether the typed text or selected multiple-choice answers are immediately visible to the teacher while the form remains open and unsubmitted.
Verify that you are logged into your official school or university Microsoft account to ensure your form progress is properly saved locally in your active session.
Verify Submission Status and File Uploads
Understand how Microsoft Forms handles in-progress data and ensure your final response is properly recorded by the instructor.
Under normal circumstances, professors and instructors cannot see your typed answers or multiple-choice selections in a Microsoft Forms quiz until you actively click the Submit button. While your progress might be saved locally on your device or browser so you can resume the quiz later, this temporary data remains completely invisible to the form owner.
However, there is an important exception regarding file uploads. If a specific question requires you to attach a document, that file is often uploaded directly to the instructor's OneDrive or SharePoint the moment it is attached. This means they could potentially see the uploaded file before the rest of the form is officially submitted.
Navigate to the original Microsoft Teams assignment or the direct URL provided by your professor to reopen the Microsoft Forms quiz.
Review the form to ensure your previously entered answers are still visible. Microsoft Forms often auto-saves progress locally so you do not lose your work.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the 'Submit' button. You must receive a confirmation message stating your response was submitted for the professor to see your answers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can professors see how much time I spent on a Microsoft Form?
Yes. Once you submit the form, Microsoft Forms records the exact start time and completion time for your submission, allowing the instructor to calculate the total duration you took to complete the quiz.
What happens if I accidentally close the form before submitting?
If you close the form accidentally, your progress is typically saved locally in your browser or active Teams session. You can reopen the same link to resume your work, provided the quiz deadline has not passed.
Can the teacher see my answers if the deadline passes while I am working?
No. If the deadline passes and the form automatically closes or restricts further input before you click Submit, your unsubmitted text answers will not be sent to the teacher.
Can I edit my Microsoft Forms answers after submitting?
This depends entirely on the settings configured by your instructor. If the 'Allow receipt of responses after submission' or 'Edit response' option is enabled, you can make changes. Otherwise, your submission is final.
