How to Add a Save and Continue Later Option in Microsoft Forms
Question details
The user wants to know if there is a way to allow respondents to save their progress in a Microsoft Form and finish filling it out at a later time.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating a lengthy survey or quiz where respondents might need to pause and return later without losing data.
- Observed behavior
- Users are looking for a customizable Save button or a built-in feature to save partial form responses, but cannot find a way to add a button manually within form sections.
Ensure you have owner access to the Microsoft Form in question, and note that feature availability may depend on your organization's specific Microsoft 365 admin settings.
Enable the Built-In Save and Continue Later Setting
Use the default setting provided by Microsoft Forms (if available in your tenant) to let users save their progress instead of trying to add a custom button.
Microsoft Forms does not allow you to add a custom 'Save' button at the end of each section manually. However, a native feature allows respondents to save their progress and resume later, provided it is enabled in your environment.
Log in to Microsoft 365 and open the specific form or quiz you want to edit.
Click on the three dots (...) located in the top right corner of the screen to open the 'More form settings' menu.
Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu to view the configuration options for your form.
Scroll down to the 'Options for responses' section and check the box next to 'Save and continue later'. If you do not see this option, it is currently unavailable for your account type or disabled by your administrator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a custom Save button at the bottom of each section in MS Forms?
No, Microsoft Forms does not support adding customized buttons or specific save controls within individual form sections. You can only use the global 'Save and continue later' setting found in the main form options.
Why don't I see the Save and continue later option in my form settings?
This option may be restricted by your organization's Microsoft 365 administrator, or it might not be fully rolled out or supported for your specific Microsoft account type.
How do respondents access their saved Microsoft Form?
When the save and continue feature is enabled, respondents who choose to save their progress will be provided with a unique link on their screen, or they can opt to receive an email containing the link to return to their partially completed form.
