Yes, you can Create a poll on WhatsApp directly from a one-on-one chat or a group chat. The feature is available worldwide and lets you seek input of your contacts in just a few seconds.
How do I create a poll on WhatsApp?
You can create a poll in just a few seconds from any conversation. This is especially useful in a group to centralize the responses from each member and get answers quickly. Here are the steps to follow.
- Start the discussion or the desired group on WhatsApp.
- Tap the icon (+) on iOS, or by clicking the icon shaped like trombone on Android and on a PC. This is the attachments menu.
- Select Survey in the list of options.
- A form will open: enter your question, then your answer options.
- Enables or disables the option Allow multiple answers depending on your needs.
- Press the send arrow to share your poll.
By default, two options appear in the form. You can add more as you go. A new line appears automatically as soon as you fill out the previous one.
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How do I take a survey on WhatsApp?
Once the poll has been published in your group discussion, members simply need to check the answer that works for them when voting. Everyone can change one's vote at any time if he changes his mind. If the option Allow multiple answers When this option is enabled, you can select multiple options at the same time.
To see the voting details, tap directly on the poll. A window will open showing you who voted for each option.
The Results are updated in real time, as responses come in. You don't need to refresh the conversation to keep track of the votes.
I don't see the «Poll» option in my app: what should I do?
If you don't see the option Survey, the reason is almost always the same: your app isn't up to date. The feature was added in November 2022, so an older version won't display it.
Here are the steps to enable this feature, depending on your device:
- On Android : opens the Play Store, search WhatsApp and install the latest update.
- On iOS : Do the same thing from the’App Store.
- On WhatsApp Web or the desktop app (Windows, Mac) : Be sure to use the latest version.
Once the update is complete, restart WhatsApp and reopen a discussion or a group. The option to create a poll appears in the attachments menu.
If you encounter any other issues with the app, check out our guides on deleted messages and on the blockage WhatsApp to solve common problems.
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