Choice - Multiple
Use the Choice - Multiple control to allow users to make one or more selections from multiple options you have defined.
Note: You can arrange up to four of this control on a single row in the form.
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To view video tutorials on how to use this Nintex capability, go to Nintex University. |
Section | Setting | Description |
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(unlabeled) | Title |
Field name displayed on the published form. |
Customize |
Switch toggle to Yes to enable customization of the variable Name of the form control. |
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Name |
(This field becomes configurable only when you switch the Customize toggle to Yes.) Customizes the name of the variable A placeholder that stores changes each time the workflow runs, such as the information entered in a form, or the name of a file. You can also create variables to store information you use in the workflow, such as an email address. for the field. If the name is not customized, the Title will be used as the variable name. |
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Options (newline-separated) | Options to display on the form. Enter each option in a new line. You can include commas in the options, if required. For example, Melbourne, Victoria can be one option. |
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Alignment |
Orientation (Vertical, Horizontal) for display of the list of user-selectable options. |
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Required |
Mandates entry of a value before the form can be submitted. |
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Custom required message |
(Displays when you select Yes in Required) The validation text which displays below the field when a value is not entered into the field and the user attempts to change page or submit the form. |
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Visible |
Shows the field on the published form when loaded. |
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Read-only |
Displays the field on the published form but does not allow user input. |
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Description |
Helper text displayed below the field on the published form. |
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Tooltip |
The message which appears when users hover their cursor or touch the information icon beside the Choice - Multiple control in the form. |
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Shrink | Reduces the width of the Multiple choice control in a row of other form controls. | |
Expand | Increases the width of the Multiple choice control in a row of other form controls. | |
Styling | CSS class |
Add a CSS class to apply a style to this form control. You can create the CSS class in the CSS code editor in form styles. Enter one class name or multiple class names separated by a space. For more information, see Add a custom CSS to a specific control. Note: The CSS Class field is available only if the Custom CSS setting is enabled in Nintex Automation Cloud Form settings. |
Border color |
Border color to apply to the field. To select a color, click the color box and use the color picker to specify the color you want. You can click on the color map to select the color or enter the Hex code. To revert back to the global style, click Reset to global style. |
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Control Fill |
The color to fill the inside of the field. To select a color, click the color box and use the color picker to specify the color you want. You can click on the color map to select the color or enter the Hex code. To revert back to the global style, click Reset to global style. |
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Control input color |
The font color of the input in the field. To select a color, click the color box and use the color picker to specify the color you want. You can click on the color map to select the color or enter the Hex code. To revert back to the global style, click Reset to global style. |