When using Multiple Choice Field, users usually ask about 3 areas: field differences, grouping analysis, and deletion impact; this section answers 3 common questions.
FAQ
What is the difference between a Multiple Choice Field and a Single Choice Field?
- A Single Choice Field lets you select only one option at a time.
- A Multiple Choice Field lets you select multiple options at the same time.
- If one record needs to belong to several categories, a Multiple Choice Field is usually the better fit.
How do I group records by one option inside a Multiple Choice Field?
- Open the grouping settings in the data table and choose the Multiple Choice Field.
- The system groups records by individual options instead of treating the whole option set as one combined value.
- After that, you can review grouped results for each option separately.
What happens to existing records after I delete an option?
- After an option is deleted, the corresponding value in records that used that option is cleared.
- Before deleting, check whether any records still depend on that option.
- If needed, change those records to another option first and then delete the old one.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Field | A field type that allows multiple preset options to be selected in the same cell. |
| Option list | The full set of selectable tags in a Multiple Choice Field. It can be added to, edited, or maintained in batches. |
| Batch Edit | A maintenance method that creates multiple options at once from multi-line input. |
| Grouping analysis | A way to split records by an individual option and summarize the results. |