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# Single-Select Field

Let customers choose from a list you define, such as delivery options. Learn how to create a single-select field and how it appears in the Basket.

A single-select custom field is useful for collecting information from customers by having them choose from a list you provide. For example, it can be used to specify delivery options, such as Standard, Express or Next Day.

{% hint style="info" %}
Single-select is available only for the **Basket** scope. Your account type and plan may limit the number of custom fields you can create.
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## Create a single-select field

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### Open Custom Fields

Go to **Settings**, find **Custom Fields** under the **Data** section, and click **New Custom Field**.
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### Set the scope and type

Set **Field Scope** to **Basket** and select **Type**: **Single-Select**.
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### Fill in the field details

Provide the remaining required information.

<table><thead><tr><th width="60">#</th><th>Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>The name for the single-select custom field, visible as the dropdown label. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td><strong>ID</strong></td><td>Automatically generated ID from the name in a URL-friendly format. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><strong>Field Scope</strong></td><td>Single-select is available only for use in the Basket. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Single-select. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td>Text displayed beneath the dropdown, which can be used to provide additional details for your customer. Optional.</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><strong>List of Available Options</strong></td><td>A list of options from which the customer can choose. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td><strong>Available Option</strong></td><td>Name and ID of the available option for selection. Required.</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td><strong>Required Setting</strong></td><td>Defines whether the dropdown is required or not.</td></tr></tbody></table>

![New Custom Field form with single-select settings and option list](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FORJWexHRTsOsPh0Z0r6G%2Fcustom-fields-single-select-11_9tl5sy.png?alt=media)
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## How it appears in the Basket

Once you've created a single-select custom field and added it to the Basket form, it appears as a dropdown with your list of options for customers submitting their Baskets.

![Single-select dropdown on the Basket form](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FjXKJ1eQB4c0Zq6sV89US%2Fcustom-fields-single-select-22_nel5us.png?alt=media)

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## Related articles

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Custom Fields Overview</strong></td><td>Learn field types, scopes, and how to manage custom fields.</td><td><a href="/platform/custom-fields/custom-fields.md">Custom Fields Overview</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Checkbox Field</strong></td><td>Collect Yes/No answers, such as terms agreement, in Baskets.</td><td><a href="/platform/custom-fields/checkbox-field.md">Checkbox Field</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Basket Settings</strong></td><td>Configure the Basket form, including which fields customers see.</td><td><a href="/commerce-and-integrations/mimeeq-basket/basket-settings.md">Basket Settings</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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