How to Create a Poll in Messenger?
Getting answers is easier on messenger now that the poll feature has been re-introduced to the application. Yes, you heard it right, you can now create a poll in messenger to get answers on different topics. With polls, you can direct questions and collectively get quick responses from everyone.
Messenger is a widely known application that allows users to connect from all around the world. With messenger, you can interact with friends from Facebook as well as with people who are only active on messenger. At times, when you are making plans with your friends you can create a poll in messenger to finalize your ideas.
The poll feature was once removed from messenger but with large demand, it was brought back. Creating a poll makes the process of collecting the opinions of your friends or colleagues easier. In this article, we will talk about ways to create a poll in messenger using both desktop and mobile phones.
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How to Create a Poll in Messenger Using Desktop?
Users have been loving the poll feature on messenger because of its convenience. To create a poll in messenger using a desktop you must have a Facebook account linked with your messenger. If you are only active on messenger you can also download the messenger app for desktop and log in with your account.
Here, we will show you a step-by-step procedure to create a poll using the browser on your desktop.
1. Go to Facebook.
2. Log into your account.
3. Click on the messenger icon and select ‘See All in Messenger‘.
4. Go to the Chatbox.
5. Tap on the ‘+‘ icon and select ‘Create a Poll‘.
6. Ask Questions and add options.
7. Click ‘Create Poll‘.
Thus, a poll with your question will be sent to the chat. Friends within the group chat will be able to vote their preferred options.
How to Create a Poll in Messenger using Mobile?
If you are not someone who likes using a desktop, you can also create a poll in messenger using your mobile. You can download messenger on your Android and IOS device and follow the steps below:
1. Log into your account.
2. Select a chat box.
3. Tap on the More icon and select ‘Polls‘.
4. Ask questions and add options.
5. Click on ‘Create Poll‘.
Your poll will be sent on the chat and members will be able to vote their answers as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Messenger Poll Anonymous?
Unfortunately, the messenger poll is not anonymous. All the members in the chat will be able to view each other’s options.
Can you Make a Poll on Facebook?
Yes, you can make a poll on Facebook. If you want to extend your question to everyone on your friend list, you can post a poll as a status on your Facebook profile as well. For more details read: How to ask a question on Facebook?
Conclusion
Messenger poll is an effortless method to get people’s attention and response quickly. Instead of having to individually text someone about the same issue or drag a conversation, you can simply form a group chat and create a poll in messenger. In this article, we demonstrated two ways to make polls. We hope this was a helpful article. Let us know if you have any queries.
