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Google Forms capacity limits
Set a capacity limit for each Google Forms choice.
Set capacity limits for individual Google Forms choices, time slots, roles, or seats without closing the entire form when only one option is full.
Recommended setup
Use this for workshops, volunteer roles, appointment windows, office hours, and class seats.
1
Use one question for capacity
Put each seat group, time slot, role, or workshop session in a multiple-choice, dropdown, or checkbox question.
2
Give every option its own cap
Do not rely on the total response limit if each option has a different number of seats.
3
Hide or replace full options
When a choice reaches quota, remove it from the public form or point late users to a waitlist.
Why this matters
A total response cap stops the whole form. Capacity per choice keeps the remaining slots open, which is what most event registration and booking forms need.
Related guides
Use these next if your workflow changes.
FAQ
Can Google Forms limit each option separately?
Not reliably with native Forms settings. Use an add-on or Apps Script when each choice needs its own cap.
What happens when one choice is full?
The best workflow removes or blocks only that choice while the rest of the form remains open.
Should I use a total response limit instead?
Use a total response limit only when every respondent is equivalent and there are no per-slot or per-role quotas.