Dropdown
A dropdown select menu with search. Respondents click to open the list, type to filter, and select one option.
Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | List of choices (add, remove, reorder) |
| Placeholder | Text shown before selection (e.g., "Select an option") |
| Default value | Pre-selected option |
| Required | Must select an option |
| Searchable | Allow typing to filter options (enabled by default) |
When to use Dropdown vs Single Choice
| Feature | Dropdown | Single Choice (Radio) |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | Collapsed menu, click to open | All options visible |
| Best for | Long lists (6+ options) | Short lists (2-5 options) |
| Search | Yes (type to filter) | No |
| Space | Compact (takes one row) | Expands vertically |
Common uses
- Country selector
- Industry/category
- Department
- Plan/tier selection
- "How did you hear about us?"
Note
For selecting MULTIPLE options from a dropdown, use the Multi Select or Multiple Choice (Checkbox) field instead.
Configuration tabs
Every field has 5 configuration tabs when clicked on the form canvas:
| Tab | What you configure |
|---|---|
| Design | Question text, description, placeholder, help text |
| Data | Default value, variable name, prefill from URL parameters |
| Settings | Required/optional, read-only, hidden |
| Validations | Format rules, min/max, custom error messages |
| Image | Attach an image alongside the question |
Using in workflows
When this field is part of a form connected to a workflow via the Form Submission trigger, its value is available as a variable:
{{trigger.fieldName}}
Use it in any downstream node: send it in an email, store it in a database, pass it to an AI node for analysis, or use it in an If-Else condition for routing.