# Checkbox field

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A **Checkbox** field is specifically designed to collect one or more choices from a predefined list of options.

## [#](#overview)Overview

Checkbox fields allow users to tick any combination of options, making them ideal for multi-select questions where more than one answer can apply.

![image-20260527-095340.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/feeeb4c4-3e71-4dc8-8faa-f3f5b4f6ab63.webp)

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## [#](#use-cases)Use cases

Typical use cases include:

* Selecting multiple categories, tags, or labels
* Capturing features, services, or items that apply
* Listing affected systems, teams, or regions
* Confirming completion of multiple checklist items
* Multi-select preferences (e.g. preferred contact methods)

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## [#](#configuration)Configuration

You have the following options available when using the checkbox input macro:

![image-20260527-095259.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/97cd0eb7-c94b-45b1-9764-d59c9af2811a.webp)

| **Setting** | **Recommendation**                                    | **Notes**                                                                                    |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ID          | Use a stable, meaningful internal identifier.         | Avoid renaming once the field is used in filters, reports, or templates.                     |
| Label       | Use clear user-facing wording.                        | For example: _Affected teams_, _Applicable regions_, or _Tags_.                              |
| Required    | Enable only when at least one selection is essential. | If enabled, users must tick at least one option before submitting.                           |
| Options     | List all valid choices that can be selected together. | Order options logically — alphabetically, by frequency, or by category — to help users scan. |
| Placeholder | Add an example or prompt to guide the user.           | For example: Select all teams that are affected                                              |