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Microsoft has added 20 new template categories (hospitality feedback, post-training assessments, incident reports). Previously, users had to start from scratch. Now, the "Template Library" includes dynamic templates that update legal disclaimers based on your region.

Start by using Copilot to generate a 10-question survey from a project proposal.

Legal and HR teams will love this. A new "Signature" question type allows respondents to draw, type, or upload a signature. The signature is encrypted and stored as an image within the response. Timestamps and IP addresses are automatically attached for audit purposes.

: For educators, the "Review Answers" tab allows you to leave specific comments on individual questions before posting scores back to students [1, 7].

Microsoft has not simply tweaked a few settings or added a new question type. This update, which began rolling out in late 2025 and continues through mid-2026, represents a philosophical shift in how the company approaches form creation and data collection. The tool is being reimagined as an intelligent assistant that helps users at every stage of the process—from initial design through distribution and final data analysis.

This report summarizes 20 key new features and updates for Microsoft Forms, highlighting recent advancements in , distribution capabilities , and user experience design as of early 2026. AI & Intelligence