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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.
  1. Go to the form you want to edit.
  2. Go to Edit > Edit formsbuilder page.
  3. Under Allow the user to make a choice, select Checkboxes.
  4. In the Field name box, enter the name you want to appear as the column heading in the form submissions table. For example:

    Talks
  5. In the Label box, enter the question or instruction to show the respondent on the form – for example:

    Select the talks you wish to attend
  6. In the Options box, enter the first option – for example:

    Later Victorian Literature (1-2pm)
  7. To add further options, select Add new item.
  8. If you want the option to be selected automatically when the respondent arrives on the form, select Pre-selected.
  9. Choose whether to display the Label above the checkboxes or at the left. The Label displays at the left by default.
  10. To show the checkboxes only to editors of submissions – and hide it from respondents – select Only visible to editors.
  11. If you require at least one response to the question, select User must tick at least one option.
  12. Select Save.
  13. Select Done at the top right to view the published form.

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