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How to have choices selected but then I need them to be able to add text

  1. I have a form with many multiple choices but they need to be able to choose and then add information on that line, like this:
    How do you want us to handle calls at lunch? Call back line:_____________________
    Other:____________________________

    How do you want us to handle calls in the evening? Call:_____________________________
    Other:___________________________
    Other:___________________________

    How do I do that?

    Posted 13 years ago on Monday December 13, 2010 | Permalink
  2. You can't do this with multiple choice fields. Multiple choice fields are radio buttons, and do not have text inputs.

    You would have to use a drop down, and then show/hide a text field depending on what selection they make using conditional logic.

    Posted 13 years ago on Monday December 13, 2010 | Permalink
  3. Where can I see how to do that please? I tried to add a hidden field but it was not that simple I guess. Thanks

    Posted 13 years ago on Monday December 13, 2010 | Permalink
  4. You wouldn't use a hidden field. You would add the fields to your form and use the Conditional Logic feature that is found under the Advanced tab of each field to show or hide that field based on the selected value of another field, in this case a drop down that asks them a question.

    - Create a drop down
    - Give it a Field Label of "How do you want us to handle calls in the evening?"
    - Give the drop down options of "Call", "Other" and any other options you want.
    - Add a Single Line Text field to your form
    - Edit the Single Line Text field you just added
    - Give it a Field Label of "Call Back Number"
    - Select the Advanced tab and turn on conditional logic, configure the conditional logic to only show this field if the "How do you want us to handle calls in the evening?" drop down is equal to "Call".
    - Add a Single Line Text field to your form
    - Edit the new Single Line Text field you just added
    - Give it a Field Label of "How would you like us to contact you?" or something similar
    - Select the Advanced tab and turn on conditional logic, configure the conditional logic to only show this field if the "How do you want us to handle calls in the evening?" drop down is equal to "Other".
    - Repeat for each of the variations you need for this drop down and any other drop downs where you want similar functionality.

    Posted 13 years ago on Monday December 13, 2010 | Permalink