Archiving function on Microsoft Forms

Question

I have been testing using microsoft forms for collecting stats. I note that the only way to can clear the data previously collected is by deleting it. Is there any way an archiving function could be added so we can refer to it later if required? We often need to analyse results and contact customers for feedback.

Answer 1

Hi Ceri,

Thanks for your support to our product.

We totally understand your requirement that you want to access and analyze previous responses of these question. Unfortunately, Forms doesn’t have archive function for now. But as a workaround, you can export the responses as an Excel document after you collect the responses of customers. When you click the Open in Excel button, it will create and download a .xlsx file automatically. You can store these data in this way so that you can check them in the future.  Then, you can delete these responses and let customers votes again.

 

However, we think your idea is helpful for us to improve our product. We suggest you vote this idea in Forms UserVoice, the related team will adapt high votes idea and keep bring better using experience. Your vote may turn this feature into reality and benefits more users.

Appreciate for your understanding. 

Regards,

Ivy

Answer 2

Hi Ivy,

Neither of these links seem to work either?

Answer 3

Hi Ceri, 

You can click this link to vote this idea in Forms UserVoice. If you can't access this vote, you can also go to Form UserVoice welcome page, search"add an archive option" in the search box and vote this idea. 

Appreciate for you understanding and efforts. 

Best Regards,

Ivy

Answer 4

HI Ivy - the link in your response doesn't work. Can you provide the correct URL?

Thanks

Answer 5

hi i am an independent adviser and would like to help you resolve your issue

i am sorry to say but i guess this feature is ain't available for microsoft forum .i will suggest you to join discussion related to this issue as it can really help to bring this feature to forms

->https://microsoftforms.uservoice.com/forums/386...

If issue persist please do let me know and I'll do my best on continuing to help you.