Multi-choice fields (with checkboxes) let your respondents select more than one option at a time. With Min. selectable options and Max. selectable options, you can now control how many options a respondent must or can choose per submission.
How do I set the limits?
You’ll find these settings in the right-hand field settings panel when editing a Multiple Choice field. Just scroll down to the Min. selectable options and Max. selectable options fields and enter the numbers that fit your use case.
If a respondent selects too few options, they’ll see the message under the field: “Please select X items at least”, and if too many, they’ll see: “Please select X items at most”,
Until they adjust their selection to meet the rules, the form will not submit.
Why would you use this?
To ensure people select the right number of answers (not too few, not too many).
To prevent incomplete or invalid submissions.
To create more structured responses for analysis (e.g., always receiving 3 preferences, not 1 or 5).
Example use cases
Example 1: Require multiple mandatory selections
It’s perfect for cases when you need respondents to accept all conditions or check multiple boxes before continuing. A common example is accepting your Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, or other mandatory agreements.
Let's say you have a field for accepting agreements before placing an order:
You'd have multiple options like “I agree to the Terms and Conditions” and “I agree to the Privacy Policy”,
You'd want to set the Min. selectable options to 2:
ℹ️️ If you simply mark the field as Required, any single selection would be enough.
👉 So, if you need the respondent to check all the boxes – setting Min. selectable options to 2 will ensure the form cannot be submitted unless both are checked.
Example 2: Limit maximum choices (pick only a few out of many)
It’s perfect for cases when you want respondents to pick only a set number of items from a larger list.
Imagine you’re running a survey asking: “Which three workshops would you like to attend?”
You'd add multiple workshop options in a multiple-choice field,
You'd set Max. selectable options to 3.
👉 This way, respondents cannot pick more than 3 workshops, ensuring your schedule stays balanced.
Example 3: Ensure minimum engagement
It’s perfect for cases when you want to make sure respondents select at least more than one option, encouraging deeper input.
Let’s say you’re running an employee feedback survey with a question: “Which company values do you feel most aligned with?”
You'd suggest multiple values (e.g., Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Growth, Responsibility, Creativity).
You'd set Min. selectable options to 2.
👉 This ensures every respondent reflects on more than one value, giving you richer and more balanced insights.
Key takeaways
With min/max selectable options limit on multiple-choice fields, you can:
Avoid incomplete or overloaded answers
Collect consistent, structured data
Ensure respondents follow the exact rules you need
It’s a simple setting that makes your forms smarter and more reliable.
💡 If you’re looking for other ways to limit options in a form or control the number of submissions, check out the features below: