Close Message

When Form Scheduler closes your form, respondents see Google's closed-form page. Form Scheduler only opens and closes the form; it never changes that page's message. Whatever message you set in Google Forms stays in place through every scheduled close and reopen.

Setting a Custom Message

1. Open your Google Form and click Published at the top right
2. Under Published options, turn off Accepting responses
3. Below the switch, click Edit next to "Responders will see this message as the form is closed for responses", type your text and save

The switch only exists on a published form. Turning it off closes the form right away. If the form should be open now, turn it back on or let the next calendar event open it. The message is kept either way.

Default Message

If you don't set a 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
• For recurring schedules, describe the pattern ("Open every Monday 9:00 to 17:00") rather than one date, since the same message shows after every close