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This step-by-step guide will show you how – and highlight other useful ways to email forms. ","The easiest way to share a Google Form is with a link, but did you know you can also embed your form in the email? This has a few advantages. Seeing the form right away saves people a few clicks and gives them a little extra motivation to submit their answers. In this article, I’ll […]","The easiest way to share a Google Form is with a link, but did you know you can also embed...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to share a Google Form is with a link, but did you know you can also embed your form in the email? This has a few advantages. Seeing the form right away saves people a few clicks and gives them a little extra motivation to submit their answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I’ll show you step-by-step how to embed a Google Form in an email. Plus, we’ll discuss when it makes sense to use this feature – and when it’s best not to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--first-create-a-google-form\">First, create a Google Form\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Forms is a type of document in Google Docs, so first make sure you have a Google account and are logged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a new form, simply go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.google.com\u002Fforms\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Forms\u003C\u002Fa> and select one of the options under “Start a new form.” You can either choose a template or start from scratch by selecting “Blank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will open the form builder, which gives you lots of options to create and customize your form.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-create-form.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a survey called Canto survey in the Google Forms editor.\" class=\"wp-image-56962\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-create-form.jpeg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-create-form-450x320.jpeg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-to-embed-your-google-form-in-an-email\">How to embed your Google Form in an email\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you’ve created a Google Form, you’re ready to send it out. Google gives you lots of options for sharing your form. You can generate an email, create a link or use an HTML iframe to embed the form on another website.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, we’re concerned with the email option. Here’s how to embed a Google Form in an email:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>1.\u003C\u002Fstrong> With your form open, click “Send” in the upper right-hand corner of Google Forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"316\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-send.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshot in Google Forms with red arrow pointing to Send button.\" class=\"wp-image-56965\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-send.jpeg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-send-450x237.jpeg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>2.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A “Send form” will appear. Enter the recipient’s email address and customize the subject line and message.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"382\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-editor.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshot highlighting checkbox to include Google Form in sharing email.\" class=\"wp-image-56964\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>3.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Finally, check the box that says “Include form in email.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will generate an email from you with your form embedded in it. Here’s how the form I created above appears in Outlook.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"352\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-outlook.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how an email with a Google Form looks in Outlook.\" class=\"wp-image-56966\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-outlook.jpeg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-outlook-450x264.jpeg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--when-to-use-this-feature-and-when-not-to\">When to use this feature (and when not to)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embedding your form in an email is a good option for sending it to just a few people – especially if you know your recipients use Gmail. However, it’s not ideal for mass mailings, since there’s no way to input a large number of email addresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s also not a method I’d trust outside the Google Workspace system. While the technique theoretically works for recipients with other email clients, in practice it’s unreliable. Sometimes, the embedded form just doesn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For important polls, I forgo embedding and simply send the email with a link to the form.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or I use another method altogether, like the ones outlined below.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--alternatives-to-embedding-google-forms-in-emails\">Alternatives to embedding Google Forms in emails\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some more reliable alternatives to embedded Google Forms? Here are some more traditional ways to send a form or poll in an email.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Link to your form with a button\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"498\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-cta.jpeg\" alt=\"Screenshot of an email from Ritual with a bright yellow Take Survey CTA.\" class=\"wp-image-56963\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-cta.jpeg 400w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185458\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-cta-361x450.jpeg 361w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more traditional way to send a poll in an email is to link to it with a prominently placed button. This creates a polished look and an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Femail-design\u002F\">email design\u003C\u002Fa> that fits your usual branding.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can either link to Google Forms using the share link, or embed the form on your website.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Use an email marketing tool instead\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"185\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-mailchimp.jpeg\" alt=\"Simple poll embedded in a Mailchimp email.\" class=\"wp-image-56967\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-mailchimp.jpeg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185457\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-mailchimp-450x139.jpeg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to include a form in commercial emails, check if your email marketing tool has a poll or survey content element. Mailchimp, for example, lets you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmailchimp.com\u002Fhelp\u002Fsend-a-simple-poll-or-survey-to-subscribers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">embed simple polls\u003C\u002Fa> right in your email.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike Google Forms, these tools are designed especially for email, providing a more reliable alternative.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--final-thoughts\">Final thoughts\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, there are lots of ways to get your forms out there. Whether you embed Google Forms or use another method, email is a great option to get your polls and surveys in front of an audience and collect the answers you need.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":36,"url_md":37,"alt":38,"height":39,"width":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185456\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-feature.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185456\u002Fembed-google-form-in-email-feature-450x263.jpeg","Illustration with checkbox to embed Google Form in email.",700,1200,[42],{"id":43,"slug":43,"title":44,"path":45},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[47,54,61],{"featuredImage":48,"postId":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"description":52,"path":53},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195208\u002Fsaas-vs-saap-450x300.jpg",25809,"saas-vs-saap","SaaS vs SaaP – A look at key differences","Learn more here about utilizing SaaS and SaaP software solutions in the ever-changing world of digital technology.","\u002Fblog\u002Fsaas-vs-saap\u002F",{"featuredImage":55,"postId":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"description":59,"path":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193601\u002Fmedia-encoder-450x281.jpg",35163,"media-encoder","Media Encoder: A guide to video encoding, formats, and file export","Adobe Media Encoder is an important tool when you need to export files from projects. Learn all about this valuable system here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fmedia-encoder\u002F",{"featuredImage":62,"postId":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"path":67},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fdigital-data-storage-450x270.jpg",24702,"digital-data-storage","Digital data storage – A guide to modern systems","Digital data storage increases data security for companies with sensitive information. Learn how data storage has changed over the years.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-data-storage\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":69},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":71},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":73},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789880510682]