How to Find Microsoft Teams Poll Results in Microsoft Forms
Question details
The user wants to locate and view the collected responses from a poll conducted within a Microsoft Teams chat.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Locating and analyzing data collected from a poll shared in a Microsoft Teams channel or chat.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to know where the poll responses are stored and how to access the Results tab depending on who created the form.
Ensure you are logged into the same Microsoft account that was used to create or interact with the Microsoft Teams poll.
View Poll Results in Microsoft Forms as the Owner
If you originally created the poll in the Teams chat, you can access the full results directly through your Microsoft Forms dashboard.
Microsoft Teams integrates directly with Microsoft Forms to handle polling. When you create a poll in Teams, the system automatically generates a corresponding form in your personal Microsoft Forms account where all responses are securely stored.
Open your web browser and go to the Microsoft Forms web portal. Log in using the same Microsoft credentials you use for Microsoft Teams.
Scroll through your 'My forms' or 'Recent' list to find the form that matches the exact question or title of the poll you created in the Teams chat.
Click on the form to open it, then select the 'Responses' tab located at the top of the page to view the detailed results and collected data.
Request Poll Results from the Form Creator
If you did not create the poll yourself, the results will not be stored in your personal Microsoft Forms files and you must request access.
Try WPS Office for Seamless Poll Data Analysis
While Microsoft Forms is used to gather Teams poll responses, analyzing the exported data is much easier with WPS Office. It is a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office, perfect for viewing and analyzing your downloaded poll results in spreadsheet format.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download and install the free office suite on your device.
- 2. Export your poll results: In Microsoft Forms, go to the Responses tab and select 'Open in Excel' to download your poll data.
- 3. Analyze data with WPS Spreadsheet: Open the downloaded .xlsx file in WPS Spreadsheet to filter, organize, and analyze the responses effortlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone in the Teams chat see the poll results?
Generally, only the creator can see the complete, detailed results in Microsoft Forms. However, the creator has the option to share a summary of the results directly within the Teams chat for everyone to view.
Where are Microsoft Teams poll responses exported?
When the form owner chooses to export poll results from Microsoft Forms, the data is downloaded as a Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) file to their local device's Downloads folder.
Why can't I see the poll I answered in my own Forms account?
Forms and polls only appear in your personal Microsoft Forms account if you are the creator. If you were merely a respondent, the form data remains securely in the original owner's account.
