# Polls

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#### Summary

1. **Access the Polls Screen**
   * Log into ListGadget and navigate to the polls screen to view existing polls.
2. **Understanding Poll Options**
   * Familiarize yourself with the following options:
     * **Delete**: Remove a poll.
     * **Copy Embed HTML**: Copy the HTML code to embed the poll in emails or websites.
     * **Copy Poll URL**: Copy the public URL of the poll for sharing.
     * **Edit Poll**: Access the editing interface for modifying existing polls.
     * **View Poll**: Preview the poll as it appears to the public.
3. **Sharing the Poll**
   * **Public Sharing**: When sharing the poll URL on social media, note that users will see the voting options but not the results until they vote.
   * **Email Sharing**: When embedding the poll in an email, users can vote directly from the email, and they will see the results after voting.
4. **Creating a New Poll**
   * Click on the "New Poll" button.
   * Enter a name for the poll.
   * Provide at least two options (Option 1 and Option 2 are mandatory; Option 3 and Option 4 are optional).
   * Optionally, select a brand to auto-fill color schemes or manually enter hex codes for custom colors.
   * Click "Create Poll" to finalize.
5. **Editing Poll Appearance**
   * Adjust colors by dragging or using the color picker.
   * Use the dropdown to enter hex codes for specific colors.
   * Choose to create a plain text poll if you want it to adapt to the email's existing styles.
6. **Feedback and Support**
   * For questions or feedback, use the feedback button in your account or refer to the documentation for additional resources.

#### Cautionary Notes

* Ensure that at least two options are provided when creating a poll; otherwise, the poll cannot be created.
* Be aware that users can only vote once per poll when shared via email.
* Test the poll by viewing it in an incognito window to ensure it appears correctly to the public.