Summary
The Multi Select field allows users to select multiple options available in the multi select box. It is available under the Standard Fields section within the form editor.
![GForms Multi Select Field Icon](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CleanShot-2021-05-11-at-22.08.12@2x.png)
Multi Select field as displayed in the Field Library
![GForms Multi Select Field](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CleanShot-2021-05-11-at-22.08.59@2x.png)
Multi Select field as displayed in the Form Editor.
Common Settings
This field uses only common field settings for the Advanced settings. For a description of each of the common field settings, refer to this article. Below you will find description of specialty settings that are particular to this field.
General Settings
![](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/choices-edit-choices-button-1024x242.png)
Click the Edit Choices button under Choices to open the Edit Choices flyout.
![GForms Multi Select General Settings](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CleanShot-2021-05-11-at-22.09.22@2x.png)
Setting | Description |
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Choices | Add Choices to this field. You can mark each choice as checked by default by using the checkbox that appears to the left of each choice. Add a new choice by clicking the PLUS icon and delete a choice by clicking the DELETE icon. |
Show Values | Checking this option will allow you to specify a value for each choice. Choice values are not displayed to the user viewing the form but are accessible to administrators when viewing the entry. |
Bulk Add / Predefined Choices | Allows you to select a category and customize the predefined choices or paste your own list to bulk add choices. See note 1. |
Notes
1. See this article for more information.
Appearance Settings
Setting | Description |
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Enable enhanced user interface | Checking this option enables enhanced functionality to make this more user-friendly. |
Merge Tags
For more information on the use of merge tags, refer to these articles.
Usage
{Field Name:2}
Modifiers
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