How To Create A Poll In IMessage On An iPhone Or IPad

iMessage maintains its reputation as one of the best chat apps around. Apple users rely on its unique features, such as end-to-end encryption for regular messaging and group chats.

Polling is a helpful group chat feature seen in other chat apps. Votes can be used to make decisions or sort out plans. However, Apple still does not support polls for iMessage. But don't worry, because where there is a will, there is always a solution. You can create an iMessage poll with a third-party app.

How to create a poll on iMessage on iPhone or iPad

Although a poll can be created in a regular chat, it is ideal for group chat. If you're ready to go to a group chat, go to the Download Poll section for the iMessage app. If not, here's how to start a group chat using your iOS device:

Open the Messages app.

In the upper right, press Composition.

Either enter the names of your contacts or tap the plus (+) sign to add from your contacts.

Now type what you want to say to the group in the text field, then click on the send icon.

You have successfully started a group chat.

If you decide to add additional members to the group chat, do the following:

Turn on messages and access group chat.

Under Group Name, press the arrow.

Select the information, then add the contact.

Type a contact name or press a plus (+) to select a member from your contact.

If selected, press Done and then Done again.

Download the poll for the iMessage app

iMessage does not support polls, so before you can create a group chat poll, you need to download polls for the iMessage app from the App Store:

From iMessage, tap the blue App Store icon or access the App Store from its app.

Press the search icon and type "Polls for iMessage".

The app will appear in the list. Tap Get to download and install.

Create a poll

Here's how to create your own poll using iMessage:

Go to the group chat you want to send the poll to.

Tap the gray apps draw icon, then the poles icon.

The app will open the bottom half of your screen, press the start button.

Enter the name of your poll, such as, "Where do we meet?" And tap Next.

Press Add Options to enter your poll options. You can add as many options as you want, but there are at least two.

A text box will open, you can type text or paste copied text or links. If you paste a link, it will appear as an alternative.

The app has a smart calendar that helps you set a date or time. To use it, start typing a time, day or date. A calendar suggestion will appear, tap to add it to the poll.

After adding one, you press the minus sign (-) icon in the upper right to delete an option.

If you want to rearrange the order of the options, long press the three vertical line icons to the left of the option, then move it to a new position.

Now, it's time to edit the poll settings.

Tap the settings icon in the bottom-right corner.

You will see four options to choose from:

See who voted: If this option is enabled, everyone in the group chat can see who voted for which choice.

Add Options: With this tick, other group chat members can add options to the poll. They cannot delete or modify the options you set.

Declare a winner: When it is active, a winner is declared when voting is over.

Multiple Votes: This allows members to cast multiple votes.

These options are enabled by default, uncheck them to disable.

Finally, to save your poll:

Leave the settings page and go back to your pole by tapping the back option in the top-left corner.

Once you're happy with the poll, press the send poll button to send it to the group.

Frequently asked questions

How do you vote in a group chat?

To participate in an iMessage poll, you need to install polls for the iMessage app. First, go to the App Store to download and install the app, then follow these steps:

1. Access the poll or group chat sent to you.

2. Select your choice, then press Send Vote.

Gather everyone's opinions with an encrypted iMessage group chat poll

Using the feedback poll in your iMessage group chat is especially helpful for planning group events, gathering feedback about some and many other reasons. The great thing about using this feature is that group members can vote at their convenience, just as messaging works. The whole thing is kept private for iMessage's end-to-end encryption.

Poll is not yet a native feature of iMessage. So, to set up a poll, you need to install polls for iMessage app and one will need participants. It's free, easy to use and gets the job done.

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