Allowing multiple choices on a form

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  laurapearlman · Member · Apr 7, 2011 at 5:48 pm

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  Using the form element in wordpress.com is it possible to allow the visitor to select more than one item in a field? Ex: A list of cities and user needs to be able to select any/all that apply.

  If possible how?

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  justjennifer · Member · Apr 7, 2011 at 6:29 pm

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  Hi, did you read the support doc on the contact form? http://en.support.wordpress.com/contact-form/

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  laurapearlman · Member · Apr 7, 2011 at 9:49 pm

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  I did indeed – a couple times actually, but couldn’t find where there was an option that allowed multiple choices. Doesn’t mean it isn’t there, but it didn’t jump out at me.

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  raincoaster · Member · Apr 8, 2011 at 2:03 am

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  As far as I’m aware, it’s not possible. The contact form here is quite limited, even with the new options.

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  laurapearlman · Member · Apr 8, 2011 at 3:55 am

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  Thanks raincoaster – I had more or less come to that conclusion. Seems odd that wouldn’t be an option since it’s pretty basic. Ah well …onward!

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  justjennifer · Member · Apr 8, 2011 at 9:40 am

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  Rather than the radio box or drop down options, can you use the check box option instead?

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  laurapearlman · Member · Apr 8, 2011 at 1:11 pm

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  Unfortunately that doesn’t work either. I ended up using a text box. Visitor will have to type in the info rather than being able to just tic a box. Not the most user friendly approach, but it will at least accomplish what I need.

  The form needs to be set up like below and has to be required. :
  Contact Field Label: Location Preferences – ck all that apply
  Location1
  Location 2
  etc

  The drop down and radio will only allow one choice
  Using check box you can’t set it to required since each check box has to be set up individually… .