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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

  1. Select Checkbox tool
  2. Draw the checkbox on the page
  3. 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:

  1. Create multiple checkboxes
  2. Give them the same name
  3. Each can have a different export value
  4. Multiple can be selected

Radio Buttons

For mutually exclusive options:

Creating Radio Buttons

  1. Select Radio Button tool
  2. Draw the first button
  3. Set the group name
  4. 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

Single selection from a list:

Creating Dropdowns

  1. Select Dropdown tool
  2. Draw the field
  3. Add list items

Adding Items

  1. Open dropdown properties
  2. Go to Options tab
  3. Click Add
  4. Enter item text and export value
  5. Repeat for each option
  • 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

  1. Select List Box tool
  2. Draw the field (taller for more items)
  3. 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

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