When a question has a fixed set of answers — a plan, a region, a referral source — use a Single Select (dropdown) or Multi Select field so visitors pick from choices instead of typing free text. Each choice has a Label (what visitors see) and a Value (what Cornerspot stores in your data). This guide walks through adding a select field and setting up its options.
How to add dropdown / select options to a form field
You set up options right where you create the field — in the form Builder's Add Field drawer (and again later from the field editor if you need to change them).
1. Open the Builder and add a custom field
From your form's detail page, the left-hand Builder lists every field. Click + Add Field, then switch to the Custom Field tab.
2. Give the field a Label and Field Key
Type a Label — the question your visitors see (for example "Plan"). The Field Key fills in automatically as a lowercase, underscored version (like plan); it's used for data mapping, and you can edit it if you need to.
3. Set the Data Type to Single Select or Multi Select
Set the Data Type to Single Select (visitors pick one option from a dropdown) or Multi Select (visitors pick several). As soon as you do, an Options editor appears so you can list the choices.
4. Add your options
Click Add option to add a choice, then type its Label — the Value fills in automatically from it. Repeat for each choice you need. A select field must have at least one option before it can be added.
5. Add a placeholder (single-select dropdowns)
For a single-select dropdown you can add an optional Placeholder — the prompt text shown before any option is selected (for example "Choose a plan…").
6. Save the field
Click Add Custom Field to save it to the form. The new dropdown appears in the Builder and renders instantly in the Live Preview on the right, exactly as visitors will see it — with all of your options.
Labels vs. values
- Label is for people — the human-readable choice your visitors pick (for example "Enterprise").
- Value is for your data — what Cornerspot stores when that choice is selected. It auto-fills from the label, and you can edit it to keep stored values short, lowercase, and stable.
Tips
- Use Single Select when only one answer makes sense, and Multi Select when visitors may choose more than one. Both use the same options editor.
- Keep values stable once you start collecting data, so reports and automations stay consistent.
- You can revisit a select field's options any time — open its field card in the Builder to add, edit, reorder, or remove choices.