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Dropdown List

Dropdown lists are used to present a list of items for the form user to make a single selection.

Basic setup

  1. In the Form Fields panel (left-hand side), click and drag the Dropdown List field onto your form.
  2. Enter the question or name.
  3. In the Dropdown Choices area, enter the list items/options.
  4. (Optional) Tick if answering this question is compulsory.
    Tip:
    If this is a common list that will be used in other forms, click
    Save options for later use, enter a list name, and save. Next time you create a new form that requires the same dropdown list, you can click Insert pre-defined options instead of building the list again.
  5. Save & Close.

 

Show advanced options

Advanced options provide additional controls and functionality as explained in the table below.

OptionTick this if you want to…
Question (Label)Show a different field label (instead of the field name) on the form.

When a Question (Label) is specified, it will override the Question (Name) on your form. 

For example, you may want to:

  • show multiple fields with the same question or label, or
  • use internal field names for reporting purposes, but show user-friendly field labels on the form.
Hide the question (only show the answer box)Only show the input field (without the question/name).
Default answerPrefill the field with a default answer.

Field short-codes can also be used to prefill dynamic values directly from responses in other fields within the form.

PlaceholderProvide an example of a response or required format to guide form users. The placeholder text will disappear when a value is typed in.
Further instructionsAdd some informative text just below the field.
Assign numeric values for your optionsAssign values to options to automate calculations within a form. 

To learn more, see Calculation Field.

Read-only – don’t allow entry into this fieldLock a field to prevent form users from modifying a pre-defined field value. 

For example, you may have a default answer such as ‘today’s date’ or ‘customer ID’ that is pre-filled on the form and you don’t want form users to change it.

Hidden – don’t show this field on the online formHide a field to prevent form users from modifying a pre-defined field value. 

For example, you may have a default answer such as ‘today’s date’ or ‘customer ID’ that is pre-filled on the form and you don’t want form users to see it.

Enable search/filtering on this drop downMake larger lists easier to search by enabling a filter on the dropdown list.

Show /hide this field with conditional logicHide this field until certain conditions/responses in other fields are met.

To learn more, see Show/hide fields based on conditions.

 

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