Can You View Google Forms You Already Submitted?
Yes, but with limitations. Whether you can see a Google Form you filled out depends on how the form creator configured it. Google Forms does not automatically save a history of every form you have ever submitted, but there are several ways to find your past responses.
Method 1: Check Your Email for Confirmation
The easiest way to find a form you submitted is to check your email:
- Open Gmail and search for keywords from the form title.
- Look for emails from noreply@google.com or the form owner.
- If the form creator enabled response receipts, you will have a copy of your answers.
Note: Not all form creators enable email confirmations. If you do not see one, try the other methods below.
Method 2: Use the “Edit Your Response” Link
Immediately after submitting a form, Google shows a confirmation page with an optional “Edit your response” link. If you saved this link, you can:
- View your original answers
- Make changes (if the form allows edits)
- See the form questions again
Tip: Bookmark this link immediately after submission if you think you will need to reference it later.
Method 3: Check Your Google Drive
Some forms automatically save a copy to your Google Drive:
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Search for the form title or “Google Forms.”
- Look for folders shared by the form owner.
This is rare unless the form creator specifically set up Drive integration or shared results with you.
Method 4: Contact the Form Owner
If you need your responses and cannot find them yourself:
- Find the original form link in your browser history.
- Look for contact information on the form or confirmation page.
- Email the form owner and request a copy of your submission.
Form owners have access to all responses in a spreadsheet and can easily share your specific row.
Method 5: Check Browser History
If you remember approximately when you filled out the form:
- Open your browser history (Ctrl+H on Windows, Cmd+Y on Mac).
- Search for “docs.google.com/forms” or keywords from the form title.
- Click the link to see if the form is still accepting responses or shows your submission.
What Form Creators Can Do to Help
If you are a form creator, enable these settings to make it easier for respondents to access their submissions:
| Setting | How to Enable | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Response receipt | Settings > Presentation > Send response copy | Emails respondent a copy |
| Allow editing | Settings > Responses > Allow response editing | Respondent can view and edit later |
| View results | Settings > Presentation > Show link to results | Respondent sees aggregate data |
Limitations of Finding Past Form Responses
Be aware of these limitations:
- No central history: Google does not provide a single dashboard of all forms you have filled out.
- Anonymous forms: If you submitted anonymously, the form owner cannot identify your specific response.
- Deleted forms: If the creator deleted the form, all responses are gone.
- Time limits: Edit links expire if the form creator disables editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a “My Forms” page for forms I filled out?
No. Google does not have a dedicated page showing all forms you have submitted. You must use the methods above to find individual forms.
Can I download a PDF of my form submission?
Only if the form creator enabled response receipts. Otherwise, you can take a screenshot of the confirmation page or request a copy from the form owner.
What if I accidentally closed the confirmation page?
If you did not save the edit link, check your email for a receipt. If there is no receipt, contact the form owner directly.