This article will explain how to create a new form and embed it, as well as how to replace the existing “Request for Information” form.
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When creating Microsoft Office Forms for NMSU webpages, follow university policies, data protection regulations, and privacy guidelines. Avoid collecting personally identifiable information and obtain informed consent. Consult the NMSU ARP and ICT department for guidance if needed. Refer to NMSU's Administrative Rules and Procedures (ARP), Chapter 15 | Information Management and Data Security, for more detailed information. |
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Navigate to forms.office.com.
Click New Form.
The Questions tab allows you to enter your questions.
Enter a Title for the form and click +Add new.
Choose a question type
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Choice requires the user to select an option for the answer. (Multiple choice.)
Text allows for a typed answer.
Rating allows the user to rate on a scale.
Date requires a date as an answer to the question.
Click Preview to see your form.
Customize your Form
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The Styles Style tab lets you customize your form with a specific color or picture, as well as animated backgrounds. |
Click Style.
Select a background. (Some choices will allow for further customization.)
Style. (Please select the "Pomegranate" theme color option to align with our brand identity, avoiding the use of off-brand themes or colors that may detract from a cohesive appearance across our web community.)
Click Preview to see the complete form.
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The Response tab shows details as the form is completed. |
Click Responses.
Click Collect Responses to change settings.
Control who has access to the form:
Anyone can respond - anyone inside or outside of NMSU.
Only people in my organization can respond - restricted to NMSU sign-in.
Specific people in my organization can respond - restricts responses to named people only.
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If you only want the link to the form to show on your site, follow Instruction 12. If you want the video to show on your site, follow Instruction 23.
Click Collect Responses to share the form.
To only show the link on your site:
Click Link.
Click Copy link.
To show the video on your site:
Click Embed.
Click Copy.
Log in to your site.
Create a New Interior page with Feature Text. (For details on how to do this, see How to Create an Interior Page with Feature Text.)
Enter a Title for your form.
Click in the Content area.
To share the form as a link only, select the text and click Insert/Edit Link.
Select External Link.
Paste the link code.
To Embed the form on your site, click Source code.
Paste the Embed code at the bottom of the existing code.
Submit Changes
Click Preview Draft.
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Click Submit.
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Page is saved and shows in the Site Directory. |
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