Summary
The Chained Selects field is available when using the Chained Selects Add-On. With the proper setup, this field will allow you to create selection fields that will dynamically change based on the previous selection, this creating a cascade of dependent field choices.
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Chained Select field as displayed in the Field Library
![Screenshot of Chained Select in Form Editor](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CleanShot-2021-08-07-at-14.38.10.png)
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Common Settings
This field uses mostly common field settings for the General, Appearance, and Advanced settings. For a description of each of the common field settings, refer to this article. Below you will find descriptions of specialty settings that are particular to this field.
Appearance
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Setting | Description |
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Drop Down Alignment | Sets the alignment of how the chained selects will be displayed (horizontally or vertically). |
Drop Down Display | Allows the hiding of inactive dropdowns. If this option is enabled, dropdowns in subsequent steps will only be shown if the prior step has been selected. |
More Information
For the process of creating and populating the data for a chained select field, refer to this help guide.
Merge Tags
Usage
{Field Name:2}
Notes:
- The first of the merge tag parameters above, Field Name, is optional and is simply the field name for easier identification.
- The second parameter defines the field ID within the form. In the example above, it would be field ID 2.
- If accessing a specific option within the field, it can be accessed by separating the values with a period. For example, 2.3 would be the value of the 3rd choice from field ID 2.
Modifiers
This field does not have any modifiers.