CheckboxGroup Form Field Type

    Overview

    A new Checkbox Group field type is available in the Entry Form Builder and membership application form designer. This field type renders as a group of checkboxes, allowing participants to select multiple options from a predefined list. It is ideal for collecting volunteer preferences, dietary requirements, multi-select interests, or any scenario where more than one option can apply simultaneously.

    Who Should Use This Feature

    Perfect For

    • Event organisers collecting volunteer shift preferences ("Morning", "Afternoon", "Evening")
    • Riding clubs gathering dietary or accommodation preferences for multi-day events
    • Associations allowing members to select multiple interest areas during applications

    Prerequisites

    • You must be an admin of your organisation
    • Your organisation must have access to the Entry Form Builder or Membership Application Form Designer

    Key Features

    ☑️ Multi-Select Checkboxes

    Unlike a radio button or dropdown (single select), a Checkbox Group allows participants to check any combination of options:

    • Each option appears as a labelled checkbox
    • Zero or more options can be selected
    • All selected values are stored together in the participant's form response

    ⚙️ Configurable Options

    When adding a Checkbox Group field in the form builder:

    • Enter the field label (e.g., "Volunteer Shift Preferences")
    • Add as many options as needed (e.g., "Gate Duty", "Score Processing", "Warm-up Arena")
    • Set whether the field is required (at least one must be checked)
    • Set an optional helper text to guide participants

    📊 Responses in Entry List & Exports

    Checkbox Group responses appear in:

    • The Entry List grid as a comma-separated list of selected values
    • Excel exports with all selected options in a single cell
    • PDF receipts listing the selections under "Additional Information"

    How to Use

    Adding a Checkbox Group Field

    1. Open the Entry Form Builder for your event
    2. Click Add Field
    3. Select Checkbox Group from the field type list
    4. Enter the Label (e.g., "Volunteer Preferences")
    5. Click Add Option for each selectable item
    6. Mark as Required if at least one selection is mandatory
    7. Set the field position in the form
    8. Save the form

    Viewing Responses

    1. Go to Organiser → Events → [Event Name] → Registrations
    2. Open a registration or view the entry list
    3. Checkbox Group responses appear as a list of the selected options

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