Multiselect

Free feature

Multiselect is available to all Fomr users.

The Multiselect component combines the space efficiency of a dropdown with the ability to select multiple options. Use it for “select all that apply” questions when you have many options to choose from.

When to use Multiselect

Multiselect is useful for:

• Selecting multiple items from long lists
• Skills or technology selection
• Multiple category tagging
• Interest selection with many options
• Any multi-select question with 5+ options

Tip

For shorter lists where all options can be displayed at once, consider using Checkboxes instead for better visibility.

Adding a Multiselect component

1. Open your form in the editor

2. Drag the Multiselect 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 multiselect.

Tips for effective labels:

• Indicate that multiple selections are allowed
• Be clear about what you’re asking for

Examples:

• “Select all technologies you’re proficient in”
• “Which topics interest you? (Select all that apply)”
• “Choose your preferred communication channels”

Description

Optional helper text that appears below the question label.

When to use descriptions:

• To clarify selection expectations
• To indicate minimum/maximum selections
• To provide context for the options

Examples:

• “Select all that apply to your experience”
• “Choose at least 3 topics”
• “You can select multiple options”

Placeholder

Text displayed before any selections are made.

Examples:

• “Select options”
• “Choose all that apply”
• “Click to select”

Options list

The list of choices available for selection.

To manage options:

• Click to add new options
• Drag to reorder options
• Click the delete icon to remove options
• Edit option text directly

Tips for options:

• Keep option text concise for better display
• Order logically or alphabetically
• Use consistent formatting

Required

Toggle whether at least one option must be selected before the form can be submitted.

When enabled:

• An asterisk (*) appears next to the question label
• At least one option must be selected to submit
• A validation message appears if no selections are made

How multiselect works

Selecting options

1. Click the multiselect field to open the dropdown
2. Click options to select them (they get checked)
3. Click again to deselect
4. Selected options appear as tags/chips in the field
5. Click outside or press Escape to close

Viewing selections

Selected options are displayed as tags within the field:

• Each selection appears as a removable tag
• Click the X on a tag to remove that selection
• Tags wrap to multiple lines if needed

Searching options

For long lists, users can type to filter options:

• Start typing to filter the options list
• Only matching options are shown
• Makes finding specific options faster

Tips for effective use

Use for longer lists. Multiselect is most valuable when you have many options that would clutter the form as checkboxes.

Indicate multiple selection. Make it clear in your label that users can select more than one option.

Keep options scannable. Short, clear option text works best in the dropdown format.

Consider the selection experience. For very long lists, ensure the search functionality helps users find what they need.

Order thoughtfully. Alphabetical order works well for long lists. For shorter lists, consider ordering by popularity.

Multiselect vs. Checkboxes

Aspect	Multiselect	Checkboxes
Space	Compact dropdown	Shows all options
Best for	5+ options	2-7 options
Visibility	Options hidden until clicked	All options visible
Selection display	Tags in field	Checked boxes
Search	Built-in filtering	No filtering

Use Multiselect when:

• You have many options (5+)
• Space is limited
• Options are easily searchable by name

Use Checkboxes when:

• You have fewer options
• You want all options visible at once
• Users benefit from seeing all choices

Validation

When multiselect is marked as required:

• At least one option must be selected
• A validation message appears if submitted without selections
• The field is highlighted to draw attention

Accessibility

The Multiselect component is built with accessibility in mind:

• Proper listbox/combobox semantics
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatible
• Selected items announced
• Focus management within the dropdown

Handling responses

Multiselect responses in your form results:

• Show all selected options as a list
• Can be filtered by specific selections
• Are included in exports as comma-separated values
• Allow analysis of selection patterns