PollCraft / How to make a poll
How to make a poll
The quickest way: write a question, add options, share a link. Below is how to do that here in under a minute, and how to do it inside the apps your group already uses.
Make a poll in 4 steps (no account)
- Open the poll maker and choose a type: choice, yes/no, rating, open text, ranked or meeting time.
- Write a neutral question and options that don’t overlap. “Check wording with AI” flags leading questions.
- Press Create poll, then share the link in any chat or show the QR code.
- Collect votes by reply link, pass one device around, or count hands, and read the chart on your host board.
Inside other apps
| App | Where the poll option is | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Teams | Open the chat or channel where you want the poll. | Full steps |
| Open the group or chat. | Full steps | |
| In a Group: start a new post and choose Poll from the post options. Add the question and options, then set whether members can add options or pick several. | Full steps | |
| Outlook | Quick poll: start a new email, open the Insert tab and choose Poll. Enter the question and options in the Forms panel, then Insert to embed the poll in the email. | Full steps |
| Google Forms | Go to Google Forms and start a blank form. | Full steps |
| iPhone | Messages: open an iMessage conversation, tap “+” next to the text field and choose Polls (available on recent iOS versions; update your iPhone if you don’t see it). | Full steps |
Questions people ask
How do I create a simple poll?
Write one question with two to five options that don’t overlap, then share it as a link. On PollCraft that takes under a minute and needs no account.
What is the easiest free poll maker?
For a single question, a no-signup tool is quickest: PollCraft gives you a link, a QR code and a chart without creating an account. Chat-app polls are also easy when everyone is in the same group.
How do I make a poll people can vote on anonymously?
Use a poll that doesn’t ask for names, such as a PollCraft anonymous poll, and for full anonymity collect votes on one shared device. Polls in chat apps usually show who voted.