# 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bq4t0IrVEU)
* Price Upsell product > Assign to Variant – [What is it & How to Use](/product-options/advanced-setup/how-to-use-upsell-product-link-stock-and-price-of-shopify-variant-to-option-value.md)
* SKU – [What is it & How to Use](https://www.shopify.com/ca/retail/what-is-a-sku-number)
* Quantity – [What is it & How to Use](/product-options/advanced-setup/how-to-use-the-quantity-feature-for-options.md)
**Step 3: Advanced Settings (If Needed)**
{% hint style="success" %}
**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?](https://optis-options-helpdesk.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-set-up-conditional-logics-1dgigop/)
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="success" %}
**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).
{% endhint %}
Here is an example of the Help text as Tooltips looks like on the storefront:
{% hint style="success" %}
**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.
{% endhint %}
Example: You want the option value “Lavender” to be selected automatically when customers enter the product page.
How it looks like in your storefront:
{% hint style="success" %}
Limit selectors: You can set Min/Max option value that customers can select.
{% endhint %}
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.
### 3. Real-World Applications of Checkbox
* 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.
### 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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