How do I add an "other" option in a dropdown menu and allow for a fillable text box?

  • lexarts
    Asked on September 11, 2017 at 4:17 PM
    Page URL: https://www.jotform.com/build/72535592018963
  • Support_Management Jotform Support
    Replied on September 11, 2017 at 5:02 PM

    I'm afraid the "Other" option is only available in Single Choice (Radio Button) and Multiple Choice (Checkbox) fields.

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    The Dropdown field doesn't have this option. What it has is an option to show a text in the empty option.

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    Since a Dropdown only allows 1 selection by default, why not change your Dropdown fields into Single Choice (Radio Button) fields? That way, you can take advantage of the "Other" option.