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Select

A Select field allows you to add a dropdown input into your PDF document.

The user can choose one option from a predefined list.

Select Configuration
Select configuration dialog.

Add a Select field​

To insert a Select field into your document:

  1. Place the cursor where you want the field to appear
  2. Click the Form dropdown in the toolbar
  3. Select Select
  4. Configure the field and confirm

The Select field will be inserted at the cursor position.

Select in Form dropdown
Select Select from the Form dropdown.

Configuration​

Name​

The technical name of the field in the PDF form.

  • Should be unique within the document
  • Used when processing form data or integrations

Values (comma separated)​

Defines the list of available options.

  • Values are separated by commas
  • Each value becomes one selectable option

Example:

Red, Green, Blue

Creates a dropdown with three options: Red, Green, Blue.

Data (expression)​

Defines the preselected value.

  • Must match one of the defined values
  • Evaluated during document generation

Example:

Color

Selects the option matching the value of Color.

Size​

Defines how many options are visible.

  • Numeric value
  • Controls the height of the dropdown

Required​

Marks the field as mandatory.

  • When enabled, the user must select a value
  • Validation behavior depends on the PDF viewer

When to use Select​

Use a Select field when you need:

  • a predefined list of options
  • controlled user input
  • a compact alternative to multiple checkboxes

Next steps​

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