Single Select Fields

Format your Airtable Single Select fields as visual tags or show all available options with checkboxes.

Overview

Single Select fields in Airtable appear as colored tags. By default, TypeFlow displays them as plain text in your documents. But you can:

  • Format as Tags - Display them visually as colored tags
  • Show All Options - Show all choices with the selected one checked

Format as Tags

To display Single Select fields as visual tags:

  1. Map your Single Select field to a Google Docs variable
  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to the mapped variable
  3. Select "Format as Tags"

The field will now appear as a styled tag in your PDF instead of plain text.

Show All Options

Want to display all available choices with the selected one checked? This is useful for forms, checklists, or surveys.

  1. Map your Single Select field
  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮)
  3. Enable "Show all Single Select Options"

Result

All options from your Single Select field will display, with only the selected option checked:

Status:
☐ Draft
☐ In Progress
☑ Completed
☐ Cancelled

FAQ

How are Single Select fields displayed by default?

By default, Single Select fields appear as plain text in your documents.

Can I display all options with checkboxes?

Yes. Enable "Show all Single Select Options" to display all choices, with only the selected one checked.

Does this work with Multiple Select fields?

This feature is specifically for Single Select fields. Multiple Select fields have their own formatting options.

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