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Setting the Properties of the Multi-Choice Widget

This widget lets you pick one or more options (up to 12) from a list, like choosing hobbies.

Figure 1 Multi-choice widget

Name

Set the field name shown to users. Click to set Chinese and English names. Click Reference Field to copy another field's value to this field name.

Figure 2 Setting the field name (Chinese and English)
Figure 3 Field reference

Arrangement

Choose how the options are arranged: drop-down list, vertical, or horizontal. The default is horizontal.

Figure 4 Drop-down
Figure 5 Horizontal
Figure 6 Vertical

Options

Add options for the widget. By default, different options show in different colors.

Click Add to add an option. Click the option name (like "Option 1") to rename it. Click to make it the default choice. Drag to move an option to the top.

Figure 7 Adding an option

Click Batch Add to add multiple options. Each row is an option. An option name can be up to 85 characters long. You can add as many as options as possible. But for a form, you can add up to 12 options.

Figure 8 Adding options in batches
Figure 9 Effect

Click Survey Settings to set whether to enable the following functions: random option display sequence, assign scores, and option associations.

Table 1 Survey settings

Parameter

Description

Enable random order

When enabled, the options will show up in a different random order each time you access the field.

Enable option scoring

Give each option a score. Options with scores can be used in calculations. Choose a scoring method. If enabled, set the scores or select items.

  • Each option gets a score: Every option has its own score.
  • Score only when selected: Only the chosen options will get a score. If you check this option, set the scores for the options.

Enable option association

By default, multiple options are hidden. These options show up based on whether you select options in a previous field. For details, see Setting Option Associations.

Verification

Mandatory: If checked, the field is required and shows a * next to it.

Figure 10 Effect

Conditions

Set field properties like Read-only, Disable, and Hide.
  • Read-only: If checked, the field is read-only.
  • Disable: If checked, the field shows but cannot be edited.
  • Hide: If checked, the field is hidden on the page.

Width

Width: Widget width as a ratio of the page width. Set the widget width to make the page look better and more professional.

Figure 11 Setting the widget width
  • 1/4: Widget is 1/4 of the page width.
  • 1/3: Widget is 1/3 of the page width.
  • 1/2: Widget is 1/2 of the page width.
  • 2/3: Widget is 2/3 of the page width.
  • 3/4: Widget is 3/4 of the page width.
  • 1: Widget is full page width (default).

Pop-up Message

If a field is unclear, add a Pop-up Message to explain it. This helps users and makes things easier.

After setting, a question mark icon appears next to the field. When filling in the form, click the question mark icon to see the message.

Figure 12 Effect

Description

Set the widget description. Include its functions, use cases, and tips. This helps users understand it better and makes the form clearer.

Figure 13 Effect
Parent Topic: Setting Form Widget Properties