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[Resolved] Categories as drop down box in form

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Problem:
Categories as drop down box in form how to make it as select dropdown

Solution:
To display taxonomy as dropdown you should set your taxonomy as "Hierarchical" by editing your taxonomy from:
=> Toolset => Taxonomies => Edit your taxonomy
=> Under section "Taxonomy Type" set it as "Hierarchical" and save your taxonomy

Once your taxonomy set as Hierarchical, to display the taxonomy as drop-down - you should use the following shortcode:

[cred_field field='category' display='select' single_select='true' output='bootstrap']

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/cred-shortcodes/#cred_field

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Last updated by jillT 5 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Minesh.

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#922644

I have a cred form to submit content to a custom post type with custom categories.

I would like the categories in a drop-down box where the submitter can select just one. Can you point me in the right direction to do this please.

#922791

Minesh
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Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

To display taxonomy as dropdown you should set your taxonomy as "Hierarchical" by editing your taxonomy from:
=> Toolset => Taxonomies => Edit your taxonomy
=> Under section "Taxonomy Type" set it as "Hierarchical" and save your taxonomy

Once your taxonomy set as Hierarchical, to display the taxonomy as drop-down - you should use the following shortcode:

[cred_field field='category' display='select' single_select='true' output='bootstrap']

Where:
- Change 'category' to your taxonomy name

#922836

Thank you - that worked nicely

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