How to Add and Set Up Checkbox in Dropdown Widget on Your Form

Jotform makes it easy to offer multiple selections without taking up extra space on your form. With the Checkbox in Dropdown widget, users can open a dropdown and select multiple options at once, keeping your form clean while still giving respondents flexible choices.

Here are a few ways to use it:

• Let users choose multiple options from a compact dropdown
• Keep long option lists organized and easy to scan
• Collect preferences, categories, or tags in one field
• Improve the overall form layout, especially on mobile

Whether you’re creating a new form or updating an existing one, you can add and set up the Checkbox Dropdown in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:

1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page.

2. Now, in the Form Elements menu, under the Widgets tab, search for Checkbox in Dropdown and click to add it to your form. Or, just drag and then drop it to where you want it to be on your form.

3. Next, in the Widget Settings window that opens on the right side of the page, under the General tab, set up these things:
   • Options — Enter your Options in the Options Input box, each on a new line.
   • Default Text — Set a placeholder that appears before the user makes a selection.
   • Maximum Selection — Limit the number of options a user can select.
   • Error Message — Customize the message shown if the user exceeds the allowed number of selections.
4. Once everything’s set, click on Update.

That’s it. You’ve successfully added and set up the Checkbox in Dropdown widget on your form. Want to see how it works? Check out this live demo form.