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[Resolved] Icons in Custom values for selected and not selected states of checkboxes

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Problem: I would like to use a checkboxes group to display different icons using something like FontAwesome. Can I insert the icons in the checkboxes field values using HTML?

Solution: It's best to use a simple string as the value of each checkbox in a checkboxes group. Instead of using complex HTML in these values, use the "state" and "checked" options in the Types field shortcode, or use conditionals to display different content based on the checked checkboxes.

[types field="my-checkboxes" option="0" state="checked"]Add icon 1 HTML here[/types]
[types field="my-checkboxes" option="1" state="checked"]Add icon 2 HTML here[/types]
[types field="my-checkboxes" option="2" state="checked"]Add icon 3 HTML here[/types]

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/customizing-sites-using-php/functions/#checkboxes

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Last updated by David Gimenez 4 years ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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#1583931

Hi there.

I have a custom field with a lot of checkboxes

I put that custom field in a content template and I select -> Custom values for selected and not selected states. Here... if I write text like as custom value works right but if I write a fontawesome icon like as custom value it don't show anything.

My question is -> Is it possible to insert icons in that fields?

Thanks in advanced

#1584371

Hello, I wouldn't try to add complex HTML in the value of each checkbox. Instead, I would store a simple unique string and use one of the approaches in this ticket: https://toolset.com/forums/topic/result-of-checkboxes-and-css-in-a-shortcode/
One is a conditional-based approach, and the other uses the "state" and "option" attributes of the Types field shortcode to display different icons based on the selected option.

Let me know if you have questions about that.

#1584879

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!

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