Auto submitted responses are not visible on my MS form

In Microsoft Forms, setting a time duration (timer) ensures that:

• Respondents have a limited time to complete the form or quiz.
• The timer cannot be paused.
• Answers are automatically submitted when the time is up.

However, the available documentation only states this behavior in general and does not describe any additional steps or special view required to see those auto-submitted responses. Auto-submitted answers should appear in the Responses tab like any other submission once the timer expires.

Key points from the documented behavior:

1. To enable the timer:
   • Open the form/quiz.
   • Select Settings.
   • Turn on Set time duration / time duration and enter the number of minutes.
2. During the quiz:
   • A timer bar shows the remaining time.
   • Respondents see that answers will be automatically submitted when time is up.
3. When time reaches zero:
   • The form auto-submits whatever answers are present at that moment.

If responses are not visible after the timer expires, this is not covered by the documented behavior and indicates an issue that cannot be resolved from the available guidance. In that case, the appropriate next step is to collect details (quiz link, time, affected users) and contact Microsoft support so they can investigate the specific form/tenant behavior.

References:

• Set a timer for forms or quizzes in Microsoft Forms
• Adjust your form or quiz settings in Microsoft Forms
• Adjust deadlines and settings for a form or quiz