Choice

Choice fields store single or multiple selections from a predefined list or Data Object.

Go to Studio → Collections → [Collection Name] → Fields tab → Add Field, then select Choice. To edit an existing field, click the edit action next to it.

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Basic Settings

Setting	Description
Field Name	Text input, required. Unique identifier for the field.
Input Type	Dropdown, required. Choose Enum Multi, Enum Single, Text Multi, or Text Single.
Default Value	Dropdown. Pre-selected option for new records.
Display Label	Text input. Human-readable label shown in forms.
Icon	Icon picker. Visual identifier.
Status	Toggle, defaults to true. Enable or disable the field.
Required	Checkbox. Make the field mandatory.

Options Data

Setting	Description
Use Data Object	Toggle. Pull options from a predefined data object instead of manual entry.
Options	Tag input. Add choice options as comma-separated values.

Advanced Settings

Setting	Description
Description	Text area. Documents the field's purpose.
Form Visibility	Dropdown. Show in Add, Edit, or Both forms.
DB Field Name	Text input. Custom database column name.

Input Types

• Enum Multi — Multiple selections stored as database enums.
• Enum Single — Single selection stored as a database enum.
• Text Multi — Multiple selections stored as text.
• Text Single — Single selection stored as text.

Options Data

You can define options in two ways:

• Manual Entry — Type options in the input box and press Enter. Use Add Bulk to add multiple options at once.
• Use Data Object — Turn on Use Data Object to source options from a predefined Data Object in your project.

Settings

See Common Settings for shared options.

Not available: Primary Key, Unique

Use Cases

• Status fields (for example, Pending, Approved, Rejected)
• Tags or categories
• Role selection
• Country or language lists

Related

• Common Settings — Shared settings reference