How to Create Polls

How to Create Polls


An alternative host can only launch polls if they have been set up by the original host in advance! The host who
creates the meeting must set up the polls, an alternative host CAN NOT create polls. 

How to Create Polls






1. Ensure Polling is enabled by logging onto your profile and going to Profile Settings on zoom.us.
2. Go to the Settings option and under In Meeting (Basic) select Edit and enable Polling.

3.  After saving changes you will now be able to add polling to meetings. To do this go to Schedule a Meeting page, edit your meeting information and click on Save.

4. The Manage "My Meeting" page will appear. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and at the Poll section select Add.

5. The Add a Poll page will appear. Enter the poll name, questions, and possible answers (If multiple choice), and select Save.


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