Custom Close Message

When your form closes, respondents see a message. Form Scheduler lets you customize this message.

Setting a Custom Message

1. Open your Google Form
2. Click Add-ons → Form Scheduler
3. Connect a calendar and enable scheduling
4. Enter your custom message in the Close message field
5. Click Save

Default Message

If you don't set a custom message, respondents see Google's default:

"This form is no longer accepting responses."

Writing Effective Close Messages

Be Clear

Tell respondents why the form is closed:

• "Registration opens again next Monday at 9am."
• "The submission window has ended."

Provide Alternatives

Guide users to next steps:

• "Registration closed. Join our waitlist at link"
• "Applications closed. Follow us for future opportunities."

Stay Professional

Match your organization's tone:

• Formal: "Thank you for your interest. This form is currently closed."
• Friendly: "Thanks for stopping by! We're not accepting responses right now but check back soon."

Tips

• Keep messages concise - respondents see this on a simple page
• Include contact info if respondents might have questions
• Test your message by previewing the closed form
• For recurring schedules, mention when the form will reopen next

Character Limit

Close messages support up to 500 characters. This is plenty for a clear, helpful message.