Comment text box for drop down list

Question

I have a list in SharePoint with a few drop down selectors where you can select various predetermined options.

I was wondering if it's possible to have a bottom option such as "n/a" or "Other" where after you click on that drop down option, it will display a text box that you must provide more details for.

Maybe there is some way to use Fill in options to do this?

Answer 1

You have two options to achieve your requirements

(1) OOTB Solution

In the choice field settings, you can allow Fill In option to Specify your own value.

• Advantage of this solution:

  • No code required

• Disadvantage of this solution

  • The issue of this solution, it always shows a text box to add your own value whatever the selected value is other or not.

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(2) Custom Solution

You can use SPUtitlity to show and hide the other field based on a Choice field selection.

    if(selectedFieldValue != 'Other') {
       SPUtility.GetSPField('Other Title').Hide();
      }
    else {
       SPUtility.GetSPField('Other Title').Show();
      }

Check the detail steps of using SPutility at how and hide fields based on a Choice field selection in ‘New Form’, ‘Edit Form’ and ‘Display Form’ in SharePoint via SPUtility.js

• Advantage Of this Solution:

  • It will satisfy and match your requirements.

• Disadvantage of this solution

  • It will require some script and customization

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