Multi Choice

Free feature

Multi choice is available to all Fomr users.

The Multi Choice component displays a list of options where respondents can select exactly one answer. Using radio button-style selection, it’s designed for mutually exclusive choices where only one option can be true.

A multi choice component with options

When to use Multi Choice

Multi Choice is ideal for:

• Yes/No questions
• Single-answer survey questions
• Preference selection
• Rating categories (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor)
• Any question where only one answer is valid

Tip

For questions with many options (5+), consider using a Dropdown to save space. For questions where multiple answers are allowed, use Checkboxes.

Adding a Multi Choice component

1. Open your form in the editor

2. Drag the Multi Choice component from the left sidebar onto your form

3. Click the component to select it and configure its settings

4. Add your options in the settings panel

Configuration options

Question label

The main question or prompt displayed above the options.

Tips for effective labels:

• Ask a clear, specific question
• Make it obvious that only one answer is expected

Examples:

• “What is your preferred contact method?”
• “How satisfied are you with our service?”
• “Which plan best fits your needs?”

Supporting content

Add helper text, an example image, or a divider between the question’s title and its input: drag a Text, Image, or Divider component onto the question and drop it on the line that appears under the title. Supporting text comes with full formatting and answer piping. Learn more in Supporting content.

Options list

The list of choices available for selection.

The options list being edited

To manage options:

• Click to add new options
• Drag to reorder options
• Click the delete icon to remove options
• Edit option text directly
• Paste multiple lines of text to add several options at once — each line becomes its own option, blank lines are skipped, and supported text formatting is preserved

Tips for options:

• Keep options mutually exclusive
• Use parallel structure in option text
• Order logically (best to worst, most to least, etc.)
• Limit to 5-7 options for best usability

Numeration

Choose how options are labeled:

Numeration	Display	Best For
Number	1, 2, 3, 4…	Ordered lists, rankings
Alphabet	A, B, C, D…	Quiz-style questions

Randomize order

Toggle to display options in a random order each time the form is loaded.

When to use randomization:

• To prevent order bias in surveys
• For research where response patterns matter
• When no logical ordering exists

When NOT to use randomization:

• When options have a natural order (e.g., satisfaction scales)
• When users expect a specific sequence
• For Yes/No questions

Maximum options

Choose whether respondents can pick just one option (One) or several (Multiple).

Required

Toggle whether a selection must be made before the form can be submitted.

When enabled:

• An asterisk (*) appears next to the question label
• Users must select an option to submit
• A validation message appears if no selection is made

”Other” option

Turn on “Other” option to let respondents give an answer that isn’t in your list. This adds an “Other” choice as the last option in the list.

When a respondent selects it, a text input appears below the question where they type their answer. Typing an answer is required — to submit without one, they need to pick a different option instead.

A multi choice question with the "Other" option selected and the text input visible below the question

On the editor canvas you can:

• Edit the option’s label directly (the default is “Other”)
• Edit the text input’s placeholder inline (the default is “Type your answer”)
• Delete the option to turn the setting off

The “Other” choice always stays at the end of the list, even when Randomize order is on. It can also be preselected as a default value — respondents still type their answer before submitting.

Tips

• Keep options mutually exclusive — Each option should be clearly distinct. If options overlap, respondents may be confused about which to choose.
• Use logical ordering — For scales (satisfaction, frequency), order from positive to negative or high to low consistently.
• Limit the number of options — More than 7 options can be overwhelming. If you need more, consider a dropdown.
• Include “Other” when the list isn’t exhaustive — Turn on the “Other” option so respondents can type their own answer.
• Randomize for unbiased results — In surveys, the first option often gets selected more. Randomizing helps prevent this bias.
• Match the numeration to context — Use numbers for ordered scales, letters for quiz-style questions.

Multi choice vs. dropdown

Aspect	Multi Choice	Dropdown
Visibility	All options visible	Options hidden until clicked
Best for	2-5 options	5+ options
Interaction	Single click to select	Click to open, then select
Space	Takes more vertical space	Compact
Scanning	Easy to compare options	Must open to see options

Validation

When multi choice is marked as required:

• One option must be selected before submission
• A validation message appears if submitted without selection
• The field is highlighted to draw attention

Validation error

Accessibility

The Multi Choice component is built with accessibility in mind:

• Proper radio button group semantics
• Keyboard navigation (Arrow keys to move, Space to select)
• Screen reader compatible with proper labeling
• Focus states are clearly visible
• Labels are clickable to select options

Handling responses

Multi choice responses in your form results:

• Show the selected option text
• Show the typed answer when the “Other” option was selected — in results, CSV exports, and Google Sheets
• Can be filtered by selection
• Are included in exports
• Allow analysis of response distribution