# Select field

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A **Select** field is specifically designed to collect a single choice from a dropdown list of options.

## [#](#overview)Overview

Select fields present options in a collapsed dropdown, making them ideal when the list of choices is long and showing all options at once would clutter the form.

![image-20260527-093158.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/f9169bbf-5d80-40c9-b634-ba95596c1081.webp)

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

Typical use cases include:

* Selecting from a long list of categories or departments
* Picking a country, region, or office location
* Choosing from a catalogue of products, services, or projects
* Assigning a status from many possible values
* Any single-answer question where space on the form is limited

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## [#](#configuration)Configuration

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

![image-20260527-093056.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/63a76fe6-bd2d-4aad-a82d-ca3ff72087fd.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: _Department_, _Country_, or _Project_.                            |
| Required    | Enable only when the value is essential.          | If enabled, provide a clear label and help text so users know what to select.  |
| Options     | List the full set of choices users can pick from. | Best for 5 or more options. For shorter lists, consider a Radio field instead. |
| Multiple    | Can you select more than one item?                |                                                                                |
| Placeholder | Add an example or prompt to guide the user.       | For example: Select your department                                            |