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Fix Microsoft Forms Preview Showing Only Five Questions

Maira Mehtab Sep 24, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user has created a Microsoft Forms survey with multiple questions, but the preview mode only displays the first five required questions before prompting for submission.

Product: Microsoft Forms
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Testing or previewing a drafted survey before sharing it with respondents.
Observed behavior: Only the first five questions appear in the preview, while the rest are hidden. Branching is reportedly enabled, but no active branching rules are visible in the editor.

Before you start

If your form has already collected responses, do not delete any questions to troubleshoot this issue, as doing so will permanently erase all response data associated with those questions.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify Branching Rules and Refresh the Form

Hidden or broken branching logic is the most common reason questions disappear in the preview mode.

Even if branching rules are not immediately visible, a glitch in the logic might be instructing the form to skip the remaining questions and jump straight to the submission button.

Access Branching Options

Open the affected form, hover over one of the first five questions, and click the 'More settings for question' (three dots) icon in the bottom right corner.

Review Branching Logic

Select 'Add branching' from the dropdown menu to open the branching logic view for the entire form.

Reset or Clear Rules

Check the 'Go to' dropdown next to question five. Ensure it is set to 'Next' rather than 'End of the form'. Clear any unintended branching rules.

Refresh and Preview

Refresh your browser page, click the 'Preview' button at the top of the screen, and verify if the remaining questions are now visible.

Solution 2

Recreate the Form or Contact Support

If clearing branching rules does not work and duplicating the form preserves the bug, recreating the form or escalating the issue is necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Microsoft Forms preview stop after a few questions?

This usually happens when a branching rule is inadvertently set to 'End of the form' on a specific question. You can fix this by clicking 'More options' on the question, selecting 'Add branching', and changing the routing back to 'Next'.

Will I lose my survey data if I delete a bugged question in Microsoft Forms?

Yes. If your form has already received responses, deleting any question will permanently erase all the response data associated with that specific question. Always export your current results to Excel before modifying an active form.

Does duplicating a broken Microsoft Form fix the missing questions issue?

In many cases involving this specific glitch, duplicating the form carries the hidden bug over to the new copy. It is recommended to create a new form from scratch and manually re-enter the questions.

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