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How to create a poll in Teams

Teams polls are built on Microsoft Forms. They work best when everyone voting is signed in to the same Microsoft 365 organisation.

Steps

  1. Open the chat or channel where you want the poll.
  2. Below the message box, open the apps/actions menu (the “+” or “…” button) and choose Polls (Microsoft Forms).
  3. Type the question and at least two options. Turn on multiple answers if people may pick more than one.
  4. Preview, then Send. Results appear on the poll card as people vote.
  5. In a meeting, open the meeting chat or the Polls tab and create the poll there; you can prepare polls before the meeting starts.

Menus move between app versions, so labels may differ slightly on your device.

Limits to know

  • Voters generally need access to the chat or meeting, which can exclude external guests depending on your organisation’s settings.
  • Results live in Microsoft Forms under the organiser’s account.

When a link poll works better

Your group includes people outside your Microsoft 365 organisation, or you want a QR code on a projector that anyone can scan.

PollCraft polls open in any browser with no account, come with a QR code and a full-screen results view, and can run as a secret ballot on one device. How votes reach you.

Questions people ask

Can people outside my organisation vote in a Teams poll?

It depends on your organisation’s guest and Forms settings. If external people can’t see the poll, share a PollCraft link in the chat instead; it opens in any browser.

Can a Teams poll be anonymous?

Forms-based polls offer anonymity settings when you create them. Check the option before sending, because it can’t always be changed afterwards.