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Using single-select and multi-select columns
Using single-select and multi-select columns

Discover how to track data effectively using single-select and multi-select columns, including setting them up, customizing and updating

Updated over 2 months ago

Single-select and multi-select columns in Legatics give you greater control over how you categorize and organize data within your lists. With single-select, users can choose one predefined option per row, while multi-select allows multiple selections. These columns help standardize data entry, improve filtering, and make it easier to analyze information at a glance. This guide will walk you through setting up these columns, configuring options, and using them effectively to keep your lists structured and actionable.

Good to know: Both multi-select and single-select columns work in the same way (except with multi-select columns you can select multiple options)

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column to take the actions below


Adding options

  1. Press on a pre-existing option or press Select value

  2. Press Add option

  3. In the box that appears, enter the name of your option

  4. Click outside or press enter to save your option

Changing options

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column

  1. Click on the value you want to update

  2. Click on the new value in the pop-up (or select the old one, if you want to remove it from a multi-select column)

Reordering options

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column

  1. Click on any value in the column

  2. Hover over the option you want to move

  3. Press and hold the 6 dot menu

  4. Drag the option to the desired location and unclick to to drop it into place

Renaming options

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column

  1. Click on any value in the column

  2. Press the three dot menu at the far right of the option you want to rename

  3. Press Rename

  4. Make your changes and press enter or click outside

Changing option color

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column

  1. Click on any value in the column

  2. Click on the color of the option you want to change, alternatively:

    1. Press the three dot menu at the far right of the option you want to rename

    2. Press Change colour

  3. Select your new color

Deleting options

Prerequisites: You need the Edit permission on the column

  1. Click on any value in the column

  2. Press the three dot menu at the far right of the option you want to delete

  3. Press Delete value

  4. Confirm deletion in the pop-up that appears

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