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select.png Fieldtype UI — Behold! The Select Fieldtype!

Overview

This field is highly configurable, thanks to the fantastic Vue Select component. Be sure to explore all the config options!

Data Storage

Select fields will store the value of the chosen option or options. Given this configuration…

handle: select
  field:
    display: Select
    options:
      face: "So's your face."
      know: "I know you are, but what am I?"
      hand: "Talk to the hand."
      beeswax: "Mind your own beeswax."
    placeholder: 'Choose your snappy comeback'
    type: select

Your saved data will be:

select: face

Templating

Select fields return the value from your selected option. You can access the label with select_var:label.

<p id="{{ select }}"> Oh yeah? {{ select:value }}</p>

<p id="face">Oh yeah? So's your face.</p>

Config Options

clearable boolean

Allow deselecting any chosen option and making null a possible value. Default: false.

options array

A set of key/value pairs that define the values and labels. If you don't define the keys, the value and label will be the same.

placeholder string

Set the non-selectable placeholder text. Default: none.

multiple boolean

Allow multiple selections. Default: false.

searchable boolean

Enable search with suggestions by typing in the select box. Default: true.

taggable boolean

Use a "tag" style UI when selecting multiples. Default: false.

push_tags boolean

Add newly created options to the list. Default: false.