How to Do Ranking in
Google Forms
Open Google Forms – Go to Google Forms and open an existing form or create a new one.
Add a Question – Click the “+” button to insert a new question.
Choose “Multiple-choice grid” or “Checkbox grid” –
Select “Multiple-choice grid” for a ranked-choice format.
Select “Checkbox grid” if users can select multiple options per row.
Enter Options and Criteria –
List ranking items as rows.
Add ranking numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) as columns.
Enable Required Row Selection (Optional) – Click the three-dot menu (︙) and check “Require a response in each row” to ensure users rank all items.
Adjust Settings –
Go to the “Settings” tab.
Enable “Collect email addresses” (optional) if tracking is needed.
Save and Share – Click “Send” to distribute the form via email, link, or embed it on a website.
