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Open GFORM File

<p>A GFORM file is a form created by Google Forms, an online survey creation service part of Google Drive. These forms allow data to be collected and viewed in various ways, like spreadsheets. They are usually saved in the basic HTML structure on Google Drive but can also be downloaded in other formats. The GFORM format can't be opened, unlike other file formats, but you can access it by its URL, which links you directly to the form in your web browser. You may be wondering how you can use GFORM files, and this article will look into possible formats and ways to use them. </p> <h2>Viewing GFORM Files</h2> <p>In order to view the content of a GFORM file, you'll need to click on the URL that links to it in Google Drive. Once you do this, you'll open the Google Form in your browser, and can then fill it out or edit it. If you desire, you can also make a Local HTML Copy of the file, or even download the form responses in either a CSV or ODS format for easier processing within data analysis software. For a more detailed walkthrough you can visit the official <a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9308783?hl=en">Google Support page</a>.</p> <h2>Editing GFORM Files</h2> <p>Editing a GFORM file isn't as straightforward as with other file types because the format is linked to the online service it was created in - Google Forms. When you click on the corresponding file in Google Drive, you won't download it, but will instead start editing the form directly in Google Forms in a new browser tab. Keep in mind that the saved form will update in real time as you edit it. Moreover, you can check <a href="https://workspace.google.com/intl/en_ie/forms/answer/6281888?hl=en">Google Workspace Learning Center </a> to get more insights about editing these types of files.</p> <h2>Sharing GFORM Files</h2> <p>Sharing GFORM files is done by sharing the URL of the Google Form, once again discovered on Google Drive. This enables the recipient to access and fill out the form with their specific data, which will then populate the linked spreadsheet in Google Sheets. A user can alter the privacy settings of the form to control who can access it (Public, Anyone with the Link, Only Specific People). For information on how to share a Google Form, you can check out this easy guide on <a href="https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2494822?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en">Google Drive Help</a>.</p> <h2>GFORM File Important Information</h2> <p>Google Forms and thus GFORM files are very practical for data collection purposes. They are interactive and directly upload responses to a linked Google Sheets database. It's important to note that GFORM files themselves can't actually be opened. Instead, they are web links that direct you to the online Google Form they represent. Being largely based in the cloud, these files are not saved locally to your computer, but rather stored in your Google Drive. Due to this nature, your form will update live, as soon as you edit or add new data to it.</p>

How Can I Open GFORM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GFORM file is to find a GFORM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GFORM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GFORM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GFORM file opener then try to search online for "GFORM viewer", "application to open GFORM file" or "open GFORM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GFORM file

How Can I Open GFORM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GFORM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GFORM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GFORM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GFORM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GFORM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GFORM file then try to search for "GFORM viewer", "application to open GFORM file" or "read GFORM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GFORM file

How Can I Open GFORM File on Android

If you downloaded a GFORM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GFORM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GFORM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GFORM viewer", "GFORM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GFORM File on iPhone or iPad

To open GFORM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GFORM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GFORM". This way you can find apps which can open GFORM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GFORM viewer" or "GFORM file" online in your favorite search engine.