Fix Microsoft Forms Quiz Results Not Visible to Respondents
Question details
Users need to configure a Microsoft Forms quiz so that respondents can view their results, points, and correct answers immediately after submission.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A teacher or quiz creator wants students to be able to review their answers and see the correct responses as soon as they submit their Microsoft Forms quiz.
- Observed behavior
- Students and respondents cannot see the 'View Results' option after submitting the quiz, preventing them from reviewing their answers.
Ensure you are logged into your Microsoft 365 account and have owner or editor permissions for the specific Microsoft Forms quiz you want to modify.
Enable 'Show results automatically' in Quiz Settings
Adjust the built-in settings of your Microsoft Forms quiz to allow respondents to view their results and correct answers immediately after submission.
By default, new quizzes might not automatically display results to respondents. You can easily toggle this feature in the form settings so that the 'View Results' button appears on the submission confirmation page.
Log in to Microsoft Forms and click on the specific quiz you want to edit from your dashboard.
Click on the 'More form settings' icon (the three dots) located in the top right corner of the screen, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.
Under the 'Options for quiz' section, look for the 'Show results automatically' option.
Turn the toggle switch on. Once enabled, respondents will see their results and correct answers immediately after they submit the quiz.
Analyze Your Quiz Data Seamlessly with WPS Office
While you use Microsoft Forms for online quizzes, analyzing the exported results requires a reliable spreadsheet program. WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office, allowing you to open, edit, and analyze your downloaded Excel quiz reports effortlessly.
- 1. Download and Install: Visit the official WPS Office website to download the free application and install it on your device.
- 2. Export Forms Data: In Microsoft Forms, go to the 'Responses' tab and click 'Open in Excel' to download your quiz data.
- 3. Analyze with WPS Spreadsheet: Open the downloaded .xlsx file in WPS Spreadsheet to filter, analyze, and chart your students' performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the 'Show results automatically' option in my form?
The 'Show results automatically' option is exclusive to 'Quizzes' in Microsoft Forms. If you created a standard 'Form' instead of a 'Quiz', this grading option will not be available. You will need to create a new Quiz to use this feature.
Can I manually release quiz results later instead of automatically?
Yes. If you keep the 'Show results automatically' setting turned off, you can review the submitted answers at your convenience. Once you are ready, go to the 'Responses' tab and click 'Post scores' to release the results to your respondents manually.
Do respondents need a Microsoft account to view their quiz results?
No. If your quiz permissions are set to 'Anyone can respond', users do not need a Microsoft account. As long as 'Show results automatically' is enabled, they will see a 'View results' button on the screen immediately after submitting their answers.
