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Turn your Word or PDF notes into a quiz for Microsoft Forms

Upload a handout, lecture slides or notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations, so you can review them before they reach your class.

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From Word or PDF file to quiz in Forms

Most quizzes start as a Word document or PDF handout, so the fastest route is to turn a Word or PDF file into a quiz and then move the questions into the tool you already use. DeckOwl reads the text of your file and drafts questions that stay close to what you actually taught.

  • Upload Word, PDF, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page
  • Generate multiple choice, true/false or short-answer questions
  • Read an explanation with every question before you use it
  • Export to DOCX or PDF on Plus; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
Example cell biology quiz questions
Which organelle carries out most of a eukaryotic cell's aerobic respiration?The mitochondrion. It runs the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, which produce most of the cell's ATP.
True or false: plant cell walls are made mainly of cellulose.True. Cellulose fibers give the wall its rigidity and help the cell hold its shape under turgor pressure.
What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. Ribosomes translate mRNA sequences into polypeptide chains.
Why is the cell membrane described as selectively permeable?Its phospholipid bilayer lets small nonpolar molecules pass freely while blocking large or charged molecules unless transport proteins carry them across.
In which phase of mitosis are sister chromatids pulled apart?Anaphase. Spindle fibers shorten and pull the separated chromatids toward opposite poles of the cell.
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Works from your own files

Upload a DOCX or PDF, or a photo of a printed page. Text recognition reads the material so the questions come from your content.

Three question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer. Each question includes an explanation for the correct answer.

Ready to move into Forms

Review and edit each question in the browser, then copy the set into Microsoft Forms or your learning system.

How it works

Upload the file

Add a Word document, PDF, slide deck or plain text notes. There is no credit card needed to start.

Pick the question types

Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and how many questions you want from the material.

Review and copy

Check each question and explanation, fix anything unclear, then paste the set into Microsoft Forms.

Each draft comes with an explanation, which makes review quicker. Edit any question that is too broad, change the answer choices, and remove anything that does not match your lesson. The free plan lets you study in the browser, while DOCX and PDF export are included on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a classroom quiz have?

Most short classroom quizzes work well with 10 to 15 questions that can be answered in about 15 minutes. Mixing question types helps you see whether students recall facts or can apply them.

Which question type is best for checking understanding?

Multiple choice works well for recall and true/false is useful for catching common misconceptions. Short-answer questions show whether students can explain a idea in their own words.

Can I export the quiz to Word or PDF?

Yes, DOCX and PDF export is included on the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and study in the browser, without exports.

Does DeckOwl send questions directly to Microsoft Forms?

DeckOwl does not currently list a direct Microsoft Forms export, so you copy the questions over yourself. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

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