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EwenGlen
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Sep 17, 2025

Issues using Quick Import to create a multiple choice quiz

Hi, I'm having issues using the Quick Import option in Forms to create a multiple-choice quiz. It doesn't seem to matter how I format my Word document; when I use the quick import option, it dumps all the questions/ answers into one section. 

This is the Word doc format I am using. Any suggestions where I am going wrong?

 

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  • Take this:

     

    1. Use Clear Question and Answer Separation
    Each question should be followed by its answer choices, like this:
    Q1. What is the capital of France?
    A. Berlin  
    B. Madrid  
    C. Paris  
    Avoid putting multiple questions back-to-back without spacing or line breaks.

    2. Use Line Breaks Between Questions
    Make sure there's a blank line between each question block. This helps Forms recognize where one question ends and the next begins.

    3. Avoid Section Headings or Numbering Formats
    Don’t use section headers like “Section 1” or “Part A” unless you want all questions grouped under that section. If you want separate sections, you’ll need to manually adjust them after import, Quick Import doesn’t support section breaks yet.

    4. Stick to Supported Question Types
    Quick Import currently supports:
    •    Multiple-choice questions
    •    Open text questions
    It does not support:
    •    Matching
    •    Multiple blanks
    •    Matrix-style questions
    •    Sectioned formatting

    5. Use Simple Formatting, No Tables or Images
    Avoid using tables, bullet points, or embedded images. These confuse the parser and can cause everything to be lumped together.

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      EwenGlen
      Copper Contributor

      Hi Kidd, thanks for your response. It seems like I have followed all your recommendations (see second image above) and yet the outcome is the same (as demonstrated in the first image). Is there anything else I could be doing wrong? The file type I am importing is Word .doc

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