Multiple Choice Fields

The Multiple Choice interaction field (formerly called Checkboxes) is a versatile tool in ActiveCalculator that allows your users to select multiple options from a predefined list. By incorporating Multiple Choice fields in your calculators, you can gather comprehensive data while offering users flexibility in their selections. This guide will walk you through customizing a Multiple Choice field to enhance your calculator's functionality.

> Note on terminology change: Multiple Choice fields were previously called Checkbox fields. If you're looking for single-selection options (radio buttons), please see our Single Choice Fields article.

Adding a Multiple Choice Field to Your Calculator

To add a Multiple Choice field to your calculator, follow these steps:

1. In the ActiveCalculator editor, click on the Multiple Choice input interaction field. This will add the field to your calculator.

1. Click on the newly added Multiple Choice interaction in the editor. This will open the right sidebar settings for the Multiple Choice field.

1. Click the Settings tab to dive into Multiple Choice Input Settings.

Setting up your Multiple Choice field

Defining the Multiple Choice title

• Title: Name your Multiple Choice question and click the PLUS button to add variables for dynamic titles.

Providing context with hint and description

• Hint: Offer additional information next to your question title through the info icon.
• Description: Explain further beneath the title, with variable support from the PLUS button.

Making Multiple Choice questions mandatory

• Required: Toggle this to demand a response, crucial for lead forms.

Managing Multiple Choice options

• Click Add Option to insert more choices.
• Customize by:

- Editing the Option Label for clarity. - Specifying an Option Value for use in calculations. - Removing choices with the cross icon.

Preselecting default options

• Default Options: Select one or more options to be checked by default.

Display Style options

• Standard: Traditional checkbox display
• Image Choice: Visual selection with images (see our Image Choices article)

Using Multiple Choice fields in calculations

• When referenced in a formula, the Multiple Choice field returns the sum of values from all checked options.
• To include option labels in formulas, add existing variables by typing "@" and selecting from the list.

Leveraging custom variables

For comprehensive instructions on using custom variables in your calculations, please visit our detailed guide on custom variables.

Best Practices and Tips

• Use clear option labels that describe each choice accurately
• Consider using Image Choices for more visual engagement
• For sequential options, maintain a logical order to help users find choices quickly
• Set meaningful default values when appropriate

Related Help Articles

• Single Choice Fields (select one option only)
• Image Choices (visual selection options)