Overview
Filla supports both Airtable select field types:| Airtable field type | Form input options | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single select | Dropdown or Radio buttons | Choosing one option from a list |
| Multiple selects | Dropdown or Checkboxes | Choosing one or more options |
Single select settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Placeholder text | Hint text shown when no option is selected. |
| Display style | Dropdown or Radio buttons. Radio buttons show all options at once without requiring a click to open. |
| Randomize option order | Shuffle options for each respondent to reduce selection bias. |
| Allow “Other” option | Add a free-text “Other” option at the bottom of the list. Respondents who select it can type a custom value. |
| ”Other” option label | Custom label for the Other option (default: “Other”). |
Multiple selects settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Placeholder text | Hint text shown when no option is selected. |
| Display style | Dropdown or Checkboxes. Checkboxes show all options at once. |
| Randomize option order | Shuffle options for each respondent. |
| Allow “Other” option | Add a free-text Other option. |
| ”Other” option label | Custom label for the Other option. |
| Maximum selections | Maximum number of options the respondent can select. Leave empty for no limit. |
Choosing a display style
- Dropdown vs Radio
- Dropdown vs Checkboxes
Use a dropdown when:
- You have more than 5-6 options
- Space is limited
- Respondents are familiar with dropdowns
- You have 2-5 options
- You want all choices visible without interaction
- Comparing options is important to the decision
The “Other” option
When Allow “Other” option is enabled, a custom text entry appears at the bottom of the option list. The respondent selects “Other” and types their own value. That custom value is saved to Airtable alongside the standard options.The custom value from “Other” is stored as a new option in the select field. Airtable will show it as a new option color in your table. Manage your option list in Airtable to keep it clean.
Randomizing options
Enable Randomize option order to shuffle the order each time the form loads. This is useful for surveys where you want to reduce order bias, since the first option in a list tends to get more selections.Common questions
How do I add or remove options?
How do I add or remove options?
Options are managed in Airtable. Open your base, click the field, and edit the option list. Filla reads the options automatically. Click the refresh icon in the field palette to sync the latest options.
Can I use conditional logic based on a select field?
Can I use conditional logic based on a select field?
Yes. Select fields are one of the most common targets for conditional logic. Use them in show/hide rules with operators like “has any of”, “has all of”, or “has none of”. See Display conditions.
What happens if the maximum selections limit is reached?
What happens if the maximum selections limit is reached?
Once a respondent selects the maximum number of options, remaining checkboxes or dropdown items are disabled. An error message appears if they try to select more.