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How to Limit Multiple Choice responses in Google forms

In Google forms you can create Multiple choice questions using Multiple Choice ,Dropdown or Checkbox type of questions . If you have a use case to limit one particular choice to a certain number of responses then this feature is for you.

How to get started​

Complete the settings​

  • Start with a new form by copying your original form.
  • Open "Set up Choice Limiter" from the add-on menu and complete the settings by setting the Limit for each choice.
  • To be able to test quickly ,keep your limit values small
  • Zero limit value indicates unlimited responses

Test the settings​

-Submit dummy responses for the google form , and see magic happen . -Test various options such as "Reset & Restore" ,"Eliminate Choices" ,"Increase Limit & Restore"

Go Live​

  • Verify everything is working as expected with the dummy form.
  • Replicate the same settings and have appropriate Limits for each choice with the main form

Use cases​

Following are some of the use cases where this feature can be used.

Event Registration Limits​

For events with limited seating or participation slots per session, once the maximum number of participants selects a specific option (e.g., a workshop or conference session), it can be automatically removed from the form, preventing overbooking.

Appointment Booking​

In forms used for booking appointments (e.g., with doctors, consultants, or salons), if a time slot is fully booked, that slot can be eliminated as an option for other users.

Inventory or Product Selection​

In forms for ordering or reserving products, if certain items are no longer in stock, they can be eliminated to prevent further selection.

Course Registration with Section Limits​

In forms where students sign up for course sections, once a section reaches the max number of students, it can be removed from the list.

There are many such use cases where this feature will be useful.