How to use a Quick Form slide for live engagement with Mentimeter

Table of Contents

• What’s a Quick Form slide in Mentimeter?
• Why should you use a Quick Form slide? 
• How automation can boost your productivity
• Setting up your first Quick Form slide in Mentimeter
• Here’s why Quick Forms beat traditional data entry
• Discover Quick Form slides in Mentimeter Pro
• Frequently asked questions

What's a Quick Form slide in Mentimeter?

A Quick Form slide is an interactive slide type designed to collect participant information, like names, emails, or feedback, instantly during a live session. Unlike old-school data entry, these types of forms use automation to keep things moving.

This allows you to gather structured data without breaking the flow of your presentation or meeting, and makes the transition from speaking to listening feel totally seamless.

Why should you use a Quick Form slide?

Nobody likes messy data. Using a Quick Form slide keeps things organized and consistent by giving your audience a clear structure to follow. Our Quick Form slides help ensure the info you collect is easy to read and use, so you can act on your gathered insights the moment your session wraps up.

How automation can boost your productivity

Automation within a Quick Form handles the repetitive administrative tasks of gathering and organizing participant details for you. By removing that friction, you can stop worrying about spreadsheets and focus instead on high-value activities, like leading a great discussion or driving real engagement. 

In fact, a research study into digital transformation shows that automating these types of workflows is proven to reduce data processing times by up to 40% while increasing overall reporting accuracy.

Setting up your first Quick Form slide in Mentimeter

Our Quick Form slides are easy to use. You can drop a form into the start, middle, or end of your presentation to capture the right data at exactly the right moment, with just the click of a button.

The Quick Form slide in Mentimeter includes several field types to help you customize your collection:

• Email field: Use this to grab audience email addresses so you can share your slides or follow-up materials once the session is over.
• Short text field: Use the text field for names, job titles, or quick reflections at any point during your talk.
• Date field: Perfect for scheduling follow-up meetings or checking when people are free for future events.
• Pick one field: Let participants select one out of the options from a dropdown menu.

Pick many field: Let participants select all options that apply to them. 

Pro tip: Still have questions? Discover more on how to use Quick Form question types. 

Here's why Quick Forms beat traditional data entry

Traditional data entry tends to involve a lot of post-event typing, and that can be prone to mistakes and delays. Using a Quick Form slide within an interactive presentation lets you capture data in real-time, minimizing the risk for human error. 

This means less time cleaning up messy files and more time actually understanding your audience’s needs. Plus, because the form is built right into the presentation, you’re more likely to see much higher response rates.

Discover Quick Form slides in Mentimeter Pro

Quick Forms help you gather data seamlessly. By integrating this feature directly into your presentation, you eliminate the friction of post-event admin and make sure every insight is captured accurately. 

Upgrade to Mentimeter Pro to unlock Quick Forms slides to help you scale your engagement efforts. Take the next step in streamlining your workflow and explore our pricing plans to find the perfect fit for your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Quick Form" actually mean?

A Quick Form is a simplified digital tool used to collect specific data points with as little friction as possible. In Mentimeter, it’s a specific slide type that lets presenters gather participant info like names or emails instantly during a live session.

How do I use a Quick Form extension?

Traditional Quick Form extensions are typically browser add-ons designed to save time by automatically filling out fields or generating simple forms while you browse. To use one, you generally install it from your browser’s web store and activate it via the toolbar.

Can I create a Quick Form for free?

Our Quick Form slides are part of the Mentimeter Pro plan. When you upgrade to Pro, you’ll get more design capabilities, unlimited participants, workspace collaboration and more. Learn more about our plans.  

How do Quick Forms help with productivity?

Quick Forms can help save you time by automating the collection process and getting rid of the need for manual data entry after an event. Since you’re capturing structured info in real-time, you can jump straight into analyzing insights instead of spending hours organizing raw notes or paper forms by hand.