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Save polls as templates

Save polls as templates in Slack to run them whenever you need.

What’s it for

Eliminate the need to recreate recurring polls by saving them as templates. If you have standard questions and polls that you use frequently, simply create templates for them and access them whenever needed, saving you valuable time and effort.

How to create Slack poll templates

To create a template, you need to begin by creating a custom poll;

  1. Call Poll (type /poll) in Slack and select Create a poll and choose a type of poll. 
  2. After you created and successfully posted a poll, click Settings button right under the poll.
  3. In poll settings, you need to click the Save as template button. 
  4. From there, you can effortlessly save your poll as a template using the name you've chosen.

How to get started

  1. Install the Poll app to your Slack workspace
  2. Call Poll (type /poll) and select Create a poll.
  3. You can start creating templates as many as you wish following the steps we’ve mentioned above.

Some other handy workflows

Conduct polls in Slack

Choose the ideal poll type and launch instant polls in Slack.

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Ready-to-use poll templates

Utilize a library of poll templates for Slack

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View Poll results in Slack

Check what rate of participants has responded, which option is the winner, and who has voted for which option.

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Frequently asked questions

Unable to create polls using the poll/ keyword

Ensure that Actioner is added to the Slack channel where you're attempting to create the poll. Remember, Actioner can only interact with public channels. Additionally, you don't need to message the intended poll channel directly; create a separate channel, invite Actioner, and during poll confirmation, you can specify the channel where the poll will be posted.

Can I close a poll ahead of the scheduled time?

Absolutely. Once your poll is live, navigate to Settings and select Close the Poll to end it manually.

Is it possible to post a scheduled poll immediately?

Yes, you can. When a poll is scheduled, you'll receive a DM from the Poll app with details and options to Post the poll now or Cancel the poll. Click Post the poll now to share it ahead of the scheduled time.

Why can’t I make responses anonymous for Emoji polls?

Emoji polls record responses through visible emojis, and Slack does not currently support hiding the identities of emoji responders. Hence, anonymity isn't an option for emoji polls.

Why does the emoji poll have a warning about emoji spamming?

The Poll app takes around 2 seconds to log an emoji vote. If you send another emoji during this window, it could invalidate both responses. To prevent this, please wait a few seconds between sending emojis in polls.

Is there a limit on the number of custom poll templates I create?

No, there's no limit. Feel free to create as many custom poll templates as you need.

Is it possible to change the poll settings after it has been created?

Yes; when your poll is successfully posted, you can change poll settings through Settings and then Edit Poll buttons. You can update the closing time of your poll, anonymity settings, and multiple response options.

How do I select people to respond to a poll?

Currently, there is no setting in the Poll app that blocks people from responding to a poll but you can create a new channel for your poll to send and invite only the people whom you want to submit their responses to your poll.

Can I have multiple questions on a single poll?

At this time, you can't, but we will implement that feature in a future update.

Can I use Actioner Poll for free in Slack?

Yes, Actioner Poll is entirely free for users. You can get started right away.