Question 1

How does Google Forms Timer work?

Accepted Answer

Google Forms Timer adds a countdown timer to your Google Forms. Once activated, users have a limited time to complete the form. When the time expires, the form automatically closes and prevents further submissions.

Question 2

Can I set different time limits for different forms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can set different time limits for each form. The timer settings are specific to each individual form, allowing you to customize the duration based on the complexity and requirements of your assessment.

Question 3

What happens when the timer expires?

Accepted Answer

When the timer expires, the form automatically closes and prevents any new submissions. Users who were in the middle of filling out the form will see a message indicating that the time limit has been reached.

Question 4

Is the timer visible to form respondents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the countdown timer is visible to form respondents, showing them exactly how much time they have remaining to complete the form. This helps create urgency and ensures fair time limits for all participants.

Question 5

Is Google Forms Timer free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Google Forms Timer is completely free to use. You can install it from the Google Workspace Marketplace and start adding timers to your forms immediately without any cost.

Use the Form Timer Add-on to set a countdown for your forms

Open the Google Forms Timer™️ Add-on

This is the user interface for the Form Timer

Preview the interface

Time recorded

Form creators can view data in Google Sheets™️

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