How To Change Question Type in Microsoft Forms

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Microsoft Forms lacks direct question type conversion, so you recreate by adding a new question and deleting the old one—a quick workaround for switching Text to Choice. Follow these steps to set it up:

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1. On your Microsoft 365 main dashboard, click the App launcher (grid icon) in the upper-left corner.
2. From the app list, select Forms to open Microsoft Forms.
3. Click the New Form button to create a new one, or open an existing form.
4. Click the question to change (note current type).
5. Click Insert new question and select the desired type.
6. Copy the original question text and options.
7. Go back to the original question and click the Delete icon (the trash can) in the top-right corner of that block.
8. Once you have finished replacing your questions, click Preview to verify the new question type functions as expected.
9. Your form is ready! Click Collect responses to share it.