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# Checkboxes field
The **Checkboxes** field lets users select **one or more options** from a list.\
It’s best when **multiple answers are allowed**.
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### ✅ When to use Checkboxes
Use the Checkboxes field when:
* Users can choose more than one option
* You want all options visible at once
* Each option is independent
**Common examples**
* Services you’re interested in
* Product features
* Preferred contact methods
* Topics to discuss
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### ⚙️ How it works
1. Users see a list of options
2. They can select one, multiple, or all options
3. All selected values are saved with the form submission
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### 🧩 How to add a Checkboxes field
1. Open your form in the editor
2. Click **Add element**
3. Select **Checkboxes**
4. Add your option labels and config the field detail
5. Click save
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#### Bulk add Options
If you already have a list, paste many options at once (one per line).\
This saves time when you have long lists like countries or product categories.
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#### Default value (optional)
Default values allow you to pre-select one or more options when the form loads.
Use default values when:
* One option is very common
* You want to suggest a typical choice
**Examples**
* Pre-select `Email updates`
* Pre-select `Standard support`
⚠️ **Tip:** Avoid pre-selecting too many options—it can feel pushy.
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#### Required field (recommended)
When required is enabled, users must select **at least one option** before submitting the form.
Use required when:
* You need at least one choice
* The question is essential
**Examples**
* At least one service selected
* At least one topic chosen
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#### Other option
The **Other option** allows customers to enter a custom answer that isn’t listed in your predefined options.
When enabled:
* An **“Other” checkbox** appears in the form
* When selected, a text input is shown so users can type their own value
* The custom value is saved with the submission
**Common use cases**
* “Other” service request
* Custom inquiry type
* Answers you didn’t anticipate
**Examples**
* Options: `Email update`, `Product update`, `Order detail`, `Other`
* Customer selects **Other**
* Customer types: `Partnership inquiry`
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#### Limit selections
The **Limit selections** setting lets you control how many options a customer can select.
You can set:
* **Minimum selections** – the least number of options required
* **Maximum selections** – the most options allowed
**Examples**
* Min: `1`, Max: `1` → User must select exactly one option
* Min: `1`, Max: `3` → User must select at least one, up to three
* Min: `0`, Max: `4` → User can select any number (optional)
The validation works if the submit button is clicked.
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### 🌟Best practices
* Keep option labels short and clear
* Avoid long lists (use Dropdown if the list is long)
* Group related options together
* Use Checkboxes only when multiple choices make sense
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### 🔀 Use Checkboxes with conditional logic
Checkboxes work well with conditional logic.
**Example**
* If user selects `Order detail` → show **Order number** field
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