How to use regular expressions in Google Forms?

By using regular expressions you can set conditions on the Google form , so that information is gathered in the desired format. As of now Google permits use of regular expression in 4 types of questions – text, paragraph text, checkboxes Grid. If you are new to Google form then you can watch my video on “how to create Google form” by clicking on the link below and then come back to this tutorial. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s94fL4g0riI While using the regular expressions for data validation it offers some of the options: Contain: It’s used to set a permanent character or word that can be enter when the form is live like, if I set Glass as the right expression, then it will only take this as valid. Does not contain: It’s used to set a permanent character or word that can’t be entered when the form is live. Matches: It’s use to apply a set of regular expressions for a form to provide a specific condition. Does not match: It’s used to avoid a set of regular expressions for a form. There are no fixed questions or no fixed answers for use of regular expression in data validation. The one to be used depends upon unique nature of question type, so the best strategy is to learn the basics and then evolve to make customized regex. Learn about some of the popular Regex types: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/3378864?hl=en …………………………………………………………………… About creator of this video: Harish Bali is a Tech blogger and Social media expert who loves to make tutorials on use of technology in day to day life. Follow us: Blog on Tech Guide: http://www.technofare.com/ Google Plus Technofare : https://plus.google.com/+Technofareblog/posts Google Plus Harish Bali: https://plus.google.com/+harishBali/posts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technofare Subscribe to Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Technofare Watch other videos on Technofare: https://www.youtube.com/user/Technofare.