How to Create a Facebook Poll

Facebook polls are a great way to engage your audience and gather opinions on various topics. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a Facebook poll.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you should have the following:

A Facebook account
Access to a desktop or laptop with a web browser

Steps to Create a Facebook Poll

Follow these steps to create a Facebook poll:

Log in to your Facebook account: Open your preferred web browser and go to www.facebook.com. Enter your login credentials and click on the "Log In" button.
Navigate to your Timeline or Group: Once you are logged in, navigate to your Facebook Timeline or the Group in which you want to create the poll. To go to your Timeline, click on your profile name at the top right corner of the screen. To go to a Group, click on "Groups" in the left sidebar and select the desired Group.
Click on the "Poll" option: On your Timeline or Group, locate the "Create Post" box at the top of the page. Below the text box, you will find several options like "Status," "Photo/Video," etc. Click on the "…" (ellipsis) icon to reveal additional options and select "Poll."
Craft your poll question: In the poll creation window, enter your poll question in the text box provided. For example, "What is your favorite movie genre?"
Add poll options: Directly below the question, you will see two options labeled "Option 1" and "Option 2." Click on each option to edit and add your own choices. You can add up to 25 poll options by clicking on the "+ Add Option" button.
Set poll duration (optional): If you want your poll to automatically close after a certain period of time, you can set a duration. Click on the calendar icon below the poll options and choose a date and time for the poll to close.
Enable or disable allowing others to add options: By default, Facebook allows others to add their own options to your poll. If you want to restrict this and only allow participants to choose from the options you provided, uncheck the box below the poll options.
Choose a poll audience (optional): If you want to limit the visibility of your poll to a specific audience, click on the dropdown menu next to the globe icon below the poll options. You can choose between "Public," "Friends," "Friends except," and more.
Add more context (optional): If desired, you can add more context to your poll by including a description or additional text. This can help provide clarity or further explain the purpose of the poll.
Post the poll: Once you are satisfied with your poll question, options, and settings, click on the "Post" button to publish the poll on your Timeline or Group.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Facebook poll. Participants can now vote on the options you provided, and you can view the results in real-time.

Conclusion

Facebook polls are a powerful tool for gathering opinions and engaging with your audience. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily create and publish polls on your Facebook Timeline or within Groups. Start creating engaging polls and gain insights from your community today!