Multi-Select Dropdown Option

Description:

  • Enhance the dropdown form component to support multiple selections, providing a more user-friendly alternative to checkbox sets, especially when dealing with extensive option lists.

Details:

  • Problem Statement: When users need to select multiple options from a dropdown, the current system doesn't support this directly. While checkbox sets can be used, they become cumbersome with a large number of options.

  • Proposed Solution: Introduce an enhancement to the dropdown form component that allows for multiple selections. This would function similarly to multi-select dropdowns seen in various web and mobile applications.

  • Benefit: This feature would provide a more streamlined user experience, especially when dealing with extensive lists of options. It would also reduce the need for workarounds like using repeatables, which can be confusing for some users.

Use Case: A business that has a form requiring users to select multiple services from a list of 50. Instead of scrolling through a long checkbox set or using repeatables, users can easily select multiple services from a dropdown.

Additional Notes: The user has provided screenshots showcasing how multi-select dropdowns function in browsers and on iOS, indicating a desire for a similar user experience within the platform.


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Status

In Review

Board

πŸ’‘ Feature Request

Date

Over 2 years ago

Author

John Pashley

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