How do polls work?
A poll lets you ask a question and have people vote on up to 5 options.
How do I add a poll?
Click "Add Poll" while writing:
- A status update
- A group discussion, if the group allows it
- An event discussion, if you're an organizer or co-host of the event
Fill in at least 2 options. A new option field appears as you type, up to 5 options of up to 75 characters each.
You can only add a poll when you create a post. Once it's published, you can't add a poll or change its options.
How do I vote?
Click the option you want. Your vote counts right away and the results appear. You can vote once per poll, and you can't change your vote afterwards.
In a group, only group members can vote. In an event discussion, only people who have RSVPed to the event or were invited to it can vote. In both cases, people who can't vote can't see the results either. If you can't vote, see Why can't I vote on a poll?
Are polls anonymous?
Yes. Other members, including the author of the poll, can't see who voted or which option they chose. Everyone only sees the number of votes for each option.
Can I see the results without voting?
Yes. Click "view" next to the vote count under the poll.
Important: Once you've viewed the results, you will no longer be able to vote on that poll.
Can voting be closed?
Yes. A closed poll shows "voting closed" next to the vote count and nobody can vote anymore. Read more in How do I close voting on a poll?