1. Using Microsoft Forms (Built-in for PowerPoint)

✅ Best for Quick Polls, No Extra Software Needed

1. Open PowerPoint and go to the slide where you want to add the poll.
2. Click on “Insert” → “Forms” (available in Microsoft 365).
3. Select “New Form” and create your poll/question.
4. The poll will appear as an interactive slide, and attendees can respond via a shared link or QR code.

2. Using Poll Everywhere (Most Popular Option)

✅ Best for Real-time Polling with Word Clouds, Q&A, Multiple Choice

1. Sign up at Poll Everywhere.
2. Download the Poll Everywhere PowerPoint Add-in:
   • Open PowerPoint → Click Insert → Get Add-ins.
   • Search for Poll Everywhere and install it.
3. Log in and create your poll (multiple choice, word cloud, etc.).
4. Insert the poll into your slide and present.
5. Audience members can respond via a web link or SMS, and results update in real-time.

3. Using Slido (For Large Webinars & Teams Integration)

✅ Best for Business & Virtual Meetings (Zoom, Teams, Webex)

1. Sign up at Slido.
2. Download the Slido for PowerPoint Add-in from Microsoft Office Add-ins.
3. Create a poll (word cloud, multiple choice, quiz, etc.).
4. Insert it into your PowerPoint slide.
5. Attendees vote via a Slido link or QR code.

4. Using Mentimeter (For Fun & Engaging Polls)

✅ Best for Gamified Polls & Audience Voting

1. Sign up at Mentimeter.
2. Create a poll and copy the presentation link.
3. In PowerPoint, embed the Mentimeter live poll using a web link.
4. Audience votes via their phones, and the results appear live.

Which One to Choose?

Tool	Best For	Free Plan Available?	Interactive Features
Microsoft Forms	Simple polls	✅ Yes	Basic polls
Poll Everywhere	Live results in PowerPoint	✅ Yes	Word clouds, Q&A, Multiple choice
Slido	Business/Teams meetings	✅ Yes	Polls, Q&A, Quizzes
Mentimeter	Fun, gamified polls	✅ Yes	Leaderboards, GIFs, Reactions