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Using “Select other” Elements with Webform in Drupal

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Did you know that Webform comes with an element called “Select Other”?

The “Select Other” element lets users select predefined options or enter their own.

Example of select other element in Webform.

This element can be very useful because you don’t have to predict every dropdown option. The user has the freedom to add a custom option.

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Here’s how to use it:

  • Add a new element and search for “select.”
  • Choose the “Select other” element.
  • Add options by entering a value and text for each item.
  • Save the element and view the form.

Then on the front end, a user can select a predefined option or they can select “Other” and enter their own.

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