Add checkboxes to a form
Provide a set of checkboxes on a form to enable the respondent to select all of the options that apply.
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Browse to the form you want to edit.
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Go to Edit > Edit formsbuilder page:
Alternatively, select the Edit this form button at the top of the form:
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Under Allow the user to make a choice, select Check-boxes:
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You see the Add/Edit a set of check-boxes screen:
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In the Field name box, enter the name you want to appear as the column heading in the form submissions table. For example:
Talks
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In the Label box, enter the question or instructions to show the respondent on the form – for example:
Select the talk you want to attend
If you don't specify a Label, the Field name displays on the form instead.
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In the Options box, enter the first option - for example:
Later Victorian Literature (1-2pm)
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For each additional option, select Add new item and enter the name. To remove an item, select its Click to remove button.
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If you want an option to be selected automatically when the form loads, select the Pre-selected checkbox beneath that option.
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By default, the Label displays to the left of the text box. If you'd like to display the Label on top, select that checkbox.
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Optionally, to display text for information only, select Read-only.
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To show the single-line text box only to editors of submissions – and hide it from respondents – select Only visible to editors.
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To require at least one answer from respondents, select the User must tick at least one option checkbox.
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When you're finished setting up the question, select Save.