Accessibility has received significant attention in this update. Microsoft Forms now fully supports Immersive Reader, a tool that reads form titles and questions aloud while highlighting text as it goes.
| Feature | Microsoft Forms | Google Forms | Typeform | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace | Standalone | | Collaboration | Real-time | Real-time | Paid tiers only | | Question types | 9 basic types | 11 types | 15+ (with logic jumps) | | File upload | Internal only | Yes (to Drive) | Yes | | Branching logic | Basic (5 levels) | Basic | Advanced (any level) | | AI insights | Yes (sentiment/word cloud) | No | Yes (paid) | | Max responses | 5,000 | Unlimited (but slower) | Varies by plan |
This is arguably the most important of the updates for enterprises. Administrators can now assign five distinct roles: microsoft forms 20 new
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You can now project your form results in real-time. This is perfect for live polls during meetings or classrooms, showing dynamic charts as responses roll in. Administrators can now assign five distinct roles: In
Format verification for emails, text strings, and custom URLs. Higher engagement and better completion rates.
This update significantly strengthens Microsoft Forms' ties to the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite. The standout integration is with . When you initiate a form from Lists, SharePoint, or Teams, it can now automatically create a response list with a ready-made schema. This allows you to collect richer, more structured data using new field types like Location, Image, Lookup, and Attachment without any extra setup. This makes it easier than ever to filter, view, and manage your collected data directly within the Microsoft 365 environment you already use. You can now project your form results in real-time
Audit your current survey tools. If you are paying for a third-party form builder and also paying for Microsoft 365 E5 licenses, you are likely doubling your costs. The 20 new features may allow you to consolidate your stack entirely.
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This report summarizes 20 key new features and updates for Microsoft Forms, highlighting recent advancements in , distribution capabilities , and user experience design as of early 2026. AI & Intelligence
The injection of features has effectively reborn the platform. It is no longer just a "polling tool"; it is a competitive alternative to dedicated survey software. With AI co-pilots, enterprise-grade security, and deep Power BI integration, Microsoft Forms is now a serious contender for any organization already invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.