Google Workspace Changes

Google Forms now allows creators to limit response access to specific users, groups, or target audiences.

Google Forms has introduced granular control options for sharing, enabling form creators to restrict responses to specific users, groups, or target audiences, moving beyond the previous options of restricting to a domain or making the form public. This functionality, similar to sharing in Google Drive, is currently available for newly created forms and is accessible to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google account users.

Admins can now distribute branded domain themes in Google Forms.

Google Forms now enables admins to provide a domain theme that includes branded fonts, colors, and header images. Users can apply these themes when creating new forms or editing existing ones to maintain organizational brand consistency.

New Admin console toggle for granular control over Google Forms access.

Google is introducing a new toggle in the Admin console that allows administrators to control who can access Google Forms features and services. When disabled at the domain, organizational unit (OU), or group level, end users will be unable to create, edit, or respond to Google Forms.

Adding flexibility to email collection in Google Forms

Google Forms has introduced more flexible email collection options. Form creators can now choose between Verified email collection (requiring user confirmation), Responder input (manual entry), or opting not to collect email addresses at all, replacing the previous simple on/off toggle.

Google Forms API is now available in open beta.

The Google Forms API has transitioned to open beta, allowing developers in the Early Adopter Program to make their integrations available to the public without the need for individual end-user allowlisting. This API enables programmatic access to manage forms and quizzes, retrieve responses and grades, and receive push notifications, facilitating the development of real-time dashboards and automated business workflows.

Google Forms settings are now easier to navigate with an improved layout and more visible settings tab.

Google Forms has updated its settings interface to make it easier for users to customize their forms or quizzes. The update introduces a more visible settings tab and an improved layout for the settings menu to enhance navigation.

Google Forms now automatically saves response progress as drafts for 30 days.

When responding to a Google Form, Quiz, or Quiz assignment in Classroom while signed into a Google account, progress will be automatically saved as a draft for 30 days from the last edit or until the submission is complete. Form owners and editors have the option to disable this feature via Settings > Presentation > Restrictions.

Revamped Google Forms interface and functionality

Google Forms has been updated with a mobile-friendly interface, new themes, color palettes, custom photo/logo options, and the ability to insert images, GIFs, and videos. Responses are now viewable in the same window as the editor.