Adding categories to records is an excellent way to stay organized. A Multiple select field is similar to a Single select field - it allows you to select predetermined options from a list. You can assign one category to a record with a Single select field, with a Multiple select field you can select as many options as you'd like.
Single select
A single select field is ideal when you want to be able to select a single option from a preset list of options. Best choice for categorizing projects, like priorities, task types, and stages, such as "Qualified" or "Offer made".
Add a single select field to an app
Tap on an app
Click on the
...menu next to the app nameTap on
Customize fieldsClick on the
+to create a new single select field or tap the "pen icon" to edit an existing oneChange the
Field nameFill the field with options by clicking on the
+ Add optionand typing in your desired categories. Simply choose a color for each option and rearrange the categories via Drag & DropDefine the
Layout settingssuch asDropdown list
Inline
List
Toggle
General settingson or offRequired field
Hidden if empty
Always hidden
Show help text
Click on
Create
Learn more about a status field, it's like a single select field with field settings you can choose between Completed or Uncompleted.
Select an option from Single select field in a record
Tap into a single select field and select an option by:
Click on one of the options
Type to narrow down the list of options
💡 Note: Single select fields allow you to select one. They replace each other when a new one is selected.
Multi select
To assign multiple options to a record you can add a Multiple select field to your app. This works great if you would like to tag a record with multiple options such as skills or languages spoken by applicants.
Add a multiple select field to an app
Tap on an app
Click on the
...menu next to the app nameTap on
Customize fieldsClick on the
+to create a new Multiple select field or tap the "pen icon" to edit an existing oneChange the
Field nameFill the field with options by clicking on the
+ Add optionand typing in your desired categories. Simply choose a color for each option and rearrange the categories via Drag & Drop
Define the
Layout settingssuch asDropdown list
Inline
List
Toggle
General settingson or offRequired field
Hidden if empty
Always hidden
Show help text
Click on
Create
Select an option from Multiple select field in a record
Tap into a single select field and select an option by:
Click on one of the options
Type to narrow down the list of options
💡 Tip: You have a long list of options and you don't want to spend endless time typing all the options in manually? No problem - learn more about how to copy & paste category field options