Using Android to submit to a Google Spreadsheet Form

Using Android to Submit to a Google Spreadsheet Form

This article will guide you on how to submit data from your Android device to a Google Spreadsheet Form using a simple and effective method.

Prerequisites

• A Google Account
• A Google Spreadsheet with a form
• Android Device

Creating the Google Spreadsheet Form

1. Open Google Sheets

Go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/ and log in to your Google account.

2. Create a new Spreadsheet

Click on “Blank spreadsheet” to create a new spreadsheet.

3. Create a Form

• Click on the “Form” icon (question mark icon) in the toolbar.
• Click on “Create a new form” to open the form builder.

4. Design Your Form

Use the form builder to add questions, set question types (text, multiple choice, etc.), and customize the form’s appearance.

5. Publish Your Form

• Click on “Send” in the top right corner.
• Choose “Get link” to obtain the form’s link.
• Copy the link to your form.

Submitting Data from Android

To submit data from your Android device, you can use the Google Forms app or a simple web browser.

1. Using the Google Forms App

• Install the Google Forms app from the Google Play Store.
• Open the app and click on the “Open form” icon.
• Paste the form link copied earlier.
• Fill out the form fields.
• Click on “Submit” to submit the data to the spreadsheet.

2. Using a Web Browser

• Open the browser on your Android device.
• Paste the form link copied earlier.
• Fill out the form fields.
• Click on “Submit” to submit the data to the spreadsheet.

Code Example

Here is a simple example of how to submit data to a Google Spreadsheet Form using a web browser on an Android device.

<form action="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF8L_g8d7c59X7QpZ7c_x_M_x9O78_X8g7O7a64/formResponse" method="post" enctype="application/x-www-form-urlencoded">
  <input type="text" name="entry.1762874469" placeholder="Your Name"><br>
  <input type="email" name="entry.1617902094" placeholder="Your Email"><br>
  <button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>

This code will create a form with two input fields for “Name” and “Email” and a submit button. When you click the submit button, the data will be sent to the Google Spreadsheet Form associated with the provided URL.

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Conclusion

Submitting data from your Android device to a Google Spreadsheet Form is a simple and efficient way to collect information. You can choose between the Google Forms app or a web browser, depending on your preferences and needs.