Microsoft Forms responses not showing up in the results
Microsoft Forms doesn't show responses if the form is closed, if you're looking at an old link, or if responses are being saved somewhere else like an Excel file. First, check whether your form is set to open or closed. If it's closed, it won't accept or show new responses.
When people fill out your form, their answers should automatically show up in the Responses tab, but sometimes they don't. This happens when the form is closed for new submissions, when you're looking at the wrong version, or when responses are being stored in a linked Excel file instead. We'll check these settings and make sure your responses are being saved.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Looking at the wrong version of the form. If you created multiple forms, make sure you're checking the right one
- Thinking responses are gone when they're actually saved in an Excel file that's connected to your form
- Closing the form to stop responses and then forgetting to reopen it
Signs you need professional help
- Your form is open and shared but responses still aren't showing up You see responses in Excel but can't get them to show in the Responses tab in Forms You need help moving or recovering responses
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