> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://happybara.gitbook.io/proper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://happybara.gitbook.io/proper/reference/polls/start.md).

# Start a Poll

### **Polls can be started from the Slack Shortcuts menu by searching for 'poll', or by navigating to the `Polls` section of the App Home and clicking** :bar\_chart:**`New Poll`.**

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[Configuration](/proper/reference/polls/start/configuration.md)
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[Options](/proper/reference/polls/start/options.md)
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