Fix Microsoft Forms Question Limit and Missing Likert Questions
Question details
The user needs to know the maximum question limit for Microsoft Forms and resolve a technical issue where new questions or Likert scales fail to load or save.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating an extensive survey or quiz that requires a large number of inputs, specifically including Likert scale questions.
- Observed behavior
- New questions stop appearing on the form, and Likert scale questions fail to load or save correctly after adding a significant number of items.
Verify that your form has not exceeded the official Microsoft Forms limit of 200 questions, as forms cannot support additional questions beyond this maximum.
Duplicate the Form to Resolve Technical Glitches
Forms can occasionally experience backend corruption or syncing issues before reaching the 200-question limit. Creating a fresh copy of the form usually bypasses these glitches.
Even if your form is under the official limit, backend syncing anomalies can cause specific question types, like Likert scales, to stop functioning. Duplicating the file forces the system to generate a clean, uncorrupted version of your survey.
Log into your Microsoft 365 account and open the Microsoft Forms home page where all your surveys are listed.
Find the specific form that is missing questions or failing to display the Likert scales.
Click the More Options (...) button in the top right corner of the form's tile and select 'Copy'.
Open the newly created copy and attempt to add your Likert scale questions or missing questions to verify if the issue is resolved.
Contact Microsoft 365 Support for Backend Investigation
If the copied form still restricts you from adding questions despite being under the 200-question limit, administrative support is required.
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- 1. Export Responses: In Microsoft Forms, go to the Responses tab and click 'Open in Excel' to download your survey data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum number of questions allowed in Microsoft Forms?
Microsoft Forms allows a maximum of 200 questions per individual form. If your survey requires more inputs, you will need to split the survey into multiple forms.
Why are my Likert scale questions not saving?
This generally happens if your form is nearing the 200-question limit or if the specific form file is experiencing a syncing glitch. Making a copy of the form usually clears the error and allows the Likert scales to save properly.
Does branching logic count toward the Microsoft Forms question limit?
Branching rules themselves do not count toward the question limit, but all hidden and visible questions included in your branching paths do count toward the total 200-question maximum.
Can I recover lost questions in Microsoft Forms?
Unfortunately, Microsoft Forms does not have a version history or a recycle bin for individual questions. If questions disappear due to a glitch, you will need to re-add them to a fresh copy of the form.
