Multilanguage Quiz in Microsoft Forms

Summary

This guide provides a structured approach to creating multilingual quizzes in Microsoft Forms. Since Microsoft Forms does not natively support multiple languages within a single quiz, each question and answer must be manually entered in all required languages. To simplify this process, the guide offers a ready-to-use prompt and clear instructions to help you build consistent, professional, and accessible multilingual quizzes with minimal effort.

Prompt 💡

Create a multilingual quiz in Microsoft Forms based on the parameters below:

• Title: Include all language versions separated by [separator].
• Description: Use [separator] as a language divider.
• Questions: Write the main question in the first language; provide translations in the subtitle, separated by [separator].
• Answers: Provide each answer option in all selected languages, separated by [separator]. If an answer is universal (e.g., numbers, mathematical or scientific formulas, units of measurement, symbols and special characters, proper nouns, chemical elements or symbols, common acronyms or initialisms, dates or years), include it only once without translation.
• Explanations: For each correct answer, include a short explanation in all languages, separated by [separator].

Parameters:

• Topic:
• Languages: English, Polish
• Number of questions: 3
• Difficulty: simple
• Quiz type: Choose what suits you best for this topic
• Separator: 🌐

Instructions 📝

1. Create a New Form
   • Visit Microsoft Forms.
   • Click "New Quiz" to create a quiz.
   • Open the Copilot panel and enter the above prompt, adjusting parameters as needed.
   • Submit the prompt. If satisfied with the result, click "Keep it" to continue modifying the quiz manually if needed.

Possible Options to Experiment With

• Topics: History, mathematics, geography, etc.
• Multiple Languages: Try different combinations to reach a broader audience.
• Difficulty Levels: Simple, advanced, expert.
• Quiz Types: Multiselect, single choice, text input, or let Copilot decide by adding "choose the best option you think suits the quiz."

Contributors 👨‍💻

• Michał Ziemba

Version History

Version	Date	Comments
1.0	Apr 17, 2025	Initial release

Prerequisites

• A Microsoft 365 license with access to Microsoft Forms
• Copilot for Microsoft 365

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