Selection Fields
Add checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdown lists to your forms.
Form creation requires a Pro plan or higher. Form filling is available on all plans.
Checkboxes
For yes/no or multiple-selection options:
Creating Checkboxes
- Select Checkbox tool
- Draw the checkbox on the page
- Set the name and export value
Checkbox Properties
- Name: Group name (same name = grouped)
- Export value: Value when checked
- Default: Checked or unchecked
- Style: Check, Circle, Cross, Diamond, Square, Star
Checkbox Groups
Create a group of related checkboxes:
- Create multiple checkboxes
- Give them the same name
- Each can have a different export value
- Multiple can be selected
Radio Buttons
For mutually exclusive options:
Creating Radio Buttons
- Select Radio Button tool
- Draw the first button
- Set the group name
- Draw additional buttons with the same name
Radio Properties
- Name: Group name (required for grouping)
- Export value: Value when selected
- Default: Selected state
- Style: Circle, Check, Cross, Diamond, Square, Star
Radio Groups
All radio buttons with the same name form a group:
- Only one can be selected
- Selecting one deselects others
- Each has a unique export value
Dropdown Lists
Single selection from a list:
Creating Dropdowns
- Select Dropdown tool
- Draw the field
- Add list items
Adding Items
- Open dropdown properties
- Go to Options tab
- Click Add
- Enter item text and export value
- Repeat for each option
Dropdown Properties
- Allow custom text: User can type their own value
- Sort items: Alphabetically sort options
- Default: Pre-selected item
List Boxes
Multiple selection from a visible list:
Creating List Boxes
- Select List Box tool
- Draw the field (taller for more items)
- Add list items
List Box Properties
- Multiple selection: Allow selecting multiple items
- Sort items: Alphabetically sort options
- Visible items: Number of items shown
Tips
- Use radio buttons for mutually exclusive choices
- Use checkboxes for multiple selections allowed
- Use dropdowns to save space with many options
- Use list boxes when users need to see all options
- Set meaningful export values for data processing
Next Steps
- Text Fields - Add text input fields
- Buttons - Add submit, reset, and action buttons
- Calculations - Create calculated fields
- Create Forms Tutorial - Step-by-step form creation walkthrough
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