How to Open Form Facade in Google Form

Step 1: Click on the Add-On Icon and Select Formfacade

Open Formfacade by clicking on the add-on icon and then click on Formfacade.

Step 2: Go to Customize this form and Click on Proceed

Click the “Customize this form” and then “Proceed” to open the Form Facade interface in a new tab.

Step 3: Select the Field for Calculation

In the Formfacade interface, click on the gear icon next to the field that you want to calculate. This will open the field settings screen.

Step 4: Set Field Appearance and Enter Calculation Formula

1. In the field settings screen, select the “Answer” tab. Set the “Appearance” drop-down to “Read–only”. This ensures that users cannot manually enter data into this field.

2. Enter your calculation formula in the “Calculate” option. To use a form field in your calculation, type “@” and select the required field from the list that appears. Then click on Save

Google Forms is a versatile tool widely used for data collection, but it traditionally lacks direct support for calculated fields. Understanding how to add a calculated field to your Google Form can significantly enhance its functionality, allowing you to perform real-time calculations based on user inputs.

Here, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to integrate calculated fields into your forms, a must-have skill for educators, event organizers, and business professionals who rely on dynamic data collection.