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How to Use Polls in Zoom Meetings

Tap through each step to see how to collect instant feedback from a meeting or class using polls.

  1. Turn on polling in settings

    In your Zoom account settings, under "In Meeting (Basic)," turn on the "Polls/Quizzes" option.

  2. Build a poll before the meeting

    When scheduling a meeting, use the "Polls" section near the bottom of the scheduling page to write out your questions and answer choices in advance.

  3. Launch the poll during the meeting

    Click the "Polls" icon at the bottom of the meeting window to send your prepared poll to participants.

  4. Share the results

    Once voting closes, click "Share Results" to show participants the live results.

  5. Why it helps

    In a meeting or class with many participants, polls let you gather opinions from everyone at once instead of asking one at a time, keeping engagement high.

When you need to hear from everyone, fast

Asking one person at a time by voice or waiting for scattered chat replies rarely gets a clear read on group opinion. A poll turns that into a single question everyone answers within seconds, giving an instant, visual result.

Polls work well beyond simple votes

Beyond a quick yes/no or multiple-choice check, polls are useful as a comprehension check partway through a training session, an icebreaker at the start of a call, or a way to gather feedback right at the end of a webinar while attention is still high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can poll responses be kept anonymous?

Yes, anonymous voting can be enabled by default, which tends to make participants more comfortable answering honestly.

Is polling available on every plan?

Basic polling is included on most paid plans; some advanced quiz features are limited to higher-tier plans, so it is worth checking current plan details before relying on a specific feature.