# How to create a poll without a plugin?

> To create a poll without a plugin in the desktop application, click the Compose button, select a recipient, and click Blockquote formatting. Next, add your question and options, optionally include emoji reactions for voting, and click Send.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-poll-without-a-plugin/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a379eab56e05a00fdd1fe/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on 'Compose button' in your desktop
2. Select the person or channel you want to send a poll to
3. Click on 'Blockquote formatting' near the message field
4. Adding an emoji reaction for each option simplifies the voting process for others.
5. Add a question and give options to choose for the same and then click 'Send'