The single select field lets your end client choose exactly one answer from a list of options, and it’s the only field type in Gatheroo that can trigger conditional logic.
What is the Single Select Field?
The single select field in Gatheroo presents clients with a list of predefined options and requires them to choose one answer only.
It’s ideal for questions where the answer is mutually exclusive, where only one option can be true at a time.
The single select field is also uniquely powerful because it is the only field type that can act as a trigger for conditional logic, showing or hiding other fields in the same section based on which option the client selects.
When to Use a Single Select Field in Gatheroo
Use the single select field when exactly one answer applies.
Common examples include:
- Business structure (Sole Trader, Partnership, Trust, Company)
- Residency status (Australian Resident, Non-Resident)
- Yes / No questions
- Marital status
- Any question where you want the client’s answer to determine which follow-up fields they see
If the client may need to select more than one answer, use the Multi-Choice field instead.
How to Add a Single Select Field to Your Request
- In the Request Builder (Step 2), navigate to the section where you want the field
- Click the + (Add Field) button
- In the field type dropdown, select Single Select
- Enter your question in the Field Name box
- Add each answer option
- Optionally add instructions in the description area
- Click Save
Single Select Field Settings
- Mandatory: require the client to choose an option before submitting
- Horizontal / Vertical display: display answer options vertically (stacked) or horizontally (side by side) [[LINK NEEDED to: Horizontal and Vertical Display in Gatheroo]]
- Conditional Logic (trigger): the single select field is the trigger for conditional logic. Set conditional logic on any follow-up field to show or hide it based on which option the client selects here.
Using Single Select as a Conditional Logic Trigger
Conditional logic in Gatheroo works at the Section level.
When a section contains a single select field, any other field in that same section can be set to appear only when a specific answer has been chosen.
For example: if you ask “What is your business structure?” with options including “Trust”, you can set a follow-up question using the File Upload Field to request “The Trust Deed” to only appear when the client selects “Trust”.
All other clients skip that question entirely.
This keeps your requests clean and relevant, clients only see what applies to their situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a single select field in Gatheroo?
A single select field in Gatheroo presents clients with a list of options and requires them to choose exactly one.
It is also the only field type that can trigger conditional logic to show or hide other fields.
What is the difference between single select and multi-choice in Gatheroo?
A single select field restricts the client to one answer.
A multi-choice field allows multiple selections.
Only single select fields can trigger conditional logic.
Can I use single select to show different questions to different clients?
Yes, this is one of the most powerful uses of the single select field. Set up conditional logic on follow-up fields so that only the relevant questions appear based on what the client selects.
Can I display single select options horizontally?
Yes. Use the Horizontal / Vertical display setting to control whether options appear stacked vertically or side by side. Horizontal display works well for short options like Yes / No.
How do I add a dropdown field to a client intake form?
A dropdown or single select field lets clients choose exactly one option from a predefined list.
It’s cleaner than a multi-choice field when only one answer is valid, such as ‘What is your entity type?’ or ‘Which plan are you on?’
In Gatheroo, the Single Select field shows a dropdown menu clients can pick from.
When should I display a vertical list of choices versus a horizontal list of choices in a form?
Both limit clients to one answer on a single select field, but horizontally displaying answers makes it easier for clients to navigate when you have a small number of short answers. Gatheroo’s Single Select field handles this well either way.