Create a Checkbox

1. How Does the Checkbox Display?

The Checkbox option displays as a small square box that users can click to select or deselect a choice. It can be used individually or in groups when multiple selections are allowed. When selected, it shows a checkmark (✔️) tick inside the box.

Example of how it appears on a product page:

• A Candle product with a Checkbox to select Fragrance: Lavender, Vanilla, Eucalyptus,..

2. How to Create a Checkbox

Step 1: Add a New Option

• Click Add Option > Checkbox to create a new option

Step 2: Add information to the Checkbox

• Enter an option name for the Checkbox (e.g., "Customize Your Candle", "Choose Scent")

• Add the option values (e.g., Lavender, Vanilla, Citrus, Rose, Coconut, Eucalyptus).

• Tick on “This option is required” if you want customers must choose the option before checking out.

How it will look on the storefront:

• Tick on ‘Hide option name” if you don’t want to show the option name above the option values.

How it will look on the storefront:

Other features:

• Price Add-On > Create Fee – What is it & How to Use

• Price Add-On > Assign to Variant – What is it & How to Use

• SKU – What is it & How to Use

• Quantity – What is it & How to Use

Step 3: Advanced Settings (If Needed)

• Conditional Logic: Enable conditional logic if you want the Checkbox to show/hide only when a customer selects a specific option from another field. How to set up Conditional logic?

• Help text: Add a short description to explain the purpose of the Checkbox option. It can be displayed as Tooltips or Content (Below/Beside the option title, Below the option).

Here is an example of the Help text as Tooltips looks like on the storefront:

• Default value: Pre-select the Checkbox options every time the customer goes to the site. It can save time for customers by providing common or expected choices.

Example: You want the option value “Lavender” to be selected automatically when customers enter the product page.

How it looks like in your storefront:

• Limit selectors: You can set Min/Max option value that customers can select.

If your customers choose more than the maximum option value, it will show a notification message below. The same with the minimum option value.

Step 4: Save and Test

• Click Save to apply the settings.

• Visit the product page on your store to check if the Checkbox option works correctly.

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3. Real-World Applications of Checkbox

Checkbox are useful for products with multiple variations:

• Product Customization: Choose add-ons like gift wrapping, extra toppings, preferred colors, materials, or scent/flavor options.

• Compliance & Agreements: Confirm age eligibility (18+/21+), agree to terms, or verify authenticity. Accept return policy, warranty terms, or payment conditions.

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4. Key Features of Checkbox

• The checkbox option allows users to select one or multiple options with a simple click. When displaying many option values, they can be arranged in a single line or inline layout to save space and maintain a clean, organized design.

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Updated on: 26/04/2025