Choice Columns
Five column types for selecting from predefined options.
Single Select
Pick one option from a color-coded list. Options appear as colored chips.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | List of choices with colors |
| Create new on the fly | Allow adding options while editing |
Use for: Status (Active/Inactive), Priority (Low/Med/High), Category, Stage.
Multi Select
Pick multiple options. Each selected option shows as a chip.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | List of choices with colors |
| Create new | Allow adding options while editing |
Use for: Tags, skills, features, categories (when multiple apply).
Dropdown
Structured dropdown with id/label pairs. More data-oriented than Single Select.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | Objects with id and label fields |
Use for: Foreign key references, coded values, API-connected options.
Yes/No
Three-state: Yes, No, or empty. Displays as a toggle or two buttons.
Use for: Boolean flags like active/inactive, approved/rejected, complete/incomplete.
Checkbox
Two-state: checked or unchecked. Displays as a checkbox.
Use for: Simple true/false like "completed", "sent", "verified".
Yes/No vs Checkbox
| Feature | Yes/No | Checkbox |
|---|---|---|
| States | 3 (Yes, No, empty) | 2 (checked, unchecked) |
| Default | Empty (unanswered) | Unchecked |
| Visual | Toggle/buttons | Checkbox |
| Use when | Answer is meaningful either way | Default "no" is fine |