Define the technical value and the displayed text for the options of choice fields

This guide explains how to configure the available options for fields that require a choice among multiple items (such as dropdown menus, radio buttons, or multiple checkboxes).

For each option, two elements must be defined: the Value (technical) and the Text (displayed to the user).


Step-by-Step Procedure

Make sure you are in the Form editing screen and have selected the field you want to configure.

1. Select the Correct Field Type

To define options, the field must be configured to accept multiple or single choices.

1. In the field configuration panel, locate the section related to the type.

2. Make sure that the Input type field is set to one of the following options:

  • Single choice (Radio Button)
  • Multiple choice (Multi-Checkbox)
  • Or a "Select" type field (Dropdown menu).

2. Access the Values Configuration

Once you have selected a field type that requires options, a section dedicated to managing entries will appear.

1. Scroll down until you see the options configuration area (often identified as a box or an area using the generic title "option").

2. Click on the button to Add a new option (the button might be labeled "Add option" or have a + icon).

3. Define the Option

For each added option, you will need to fill in two fields:

A. Define the Technical Value

The technical value is what will be saved in the database or sent to the system once the user selects the option. It is not visible to the end user.

1. In the field labeled Value, enter a unique and simple identifier (for example: optiona, premiumservice, 1).

  • Tip: Use only lowercase letters and underscores, without spaces or special characters.

B. Define the Display Text

The display text is the label that the user will see next to the radio button, checkbox, or in the dropdown menu.

1. In the field labeled Text, enter the full and descriptive text that users should read (for example: "Option A", "Premium Service (with 24/7 support)").

4. Repeat and Save

1. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add all necessary options for the field.

2. Once you have completed configuring all options, make sure to save the entire Form to apply changes.