How to use Checkbox Input in Optiontics

Overview #

The Checkbox field lets customers select multiple options from a list on a WooCommerce product. Each checked choice adds to — or subtracts from — the price, can show an image, and can carry a per-choice quantity. It’s the go-to field for add-ons, extras, and bundles.

Use Cases: #

• Build Your Own” Gift Baskets / Boxes: Let users check off multiple treats to include (e.g., [x] Dark Chocolate, [x] Roasted Almonds, [ ] Vanilla Caramels).
• Hardware / PC Upgrades: Upgrading a device with multiple accessories (e.g., [x] Include Wireless Mouse, [x] Include Laptop Sleeve, [ ] Include Extra Charger).
• Pizza / Food Toppings: Selecting multiple ingredients for a custom dish.

Step 1: Add the Checkbox Field #

1. Go to Optiontics → Add-ons and edit or create an add-on form.
2. Drag the Checkbox block from the toolbox onto the canvas.
3. Select the block to open its settings on the right.

Step 2: Add and Price Your Choices #

Add one choice per option customers can check. For each choice set:

1. Label — text shown next to the box (e.g. “Extra Cheese”).
2. Price — amount added when checked. Enter a negative value to subtract.
3. Price type — Fixed (flat amount) or Percentage of the product base price.
4. Default — mark any choices that should start checked.
5. Image (optional) — a thumbnail shown with the choice.

Step 3: Adjust Field Settings #

• Title / Hide title / Description — control the heading and helper text.
• Required — at least one box must be checked before add to cart.
• Columns — lay choices out in 1–N columns.
• Quantity — enable a per-choice quantity input and set Min and Max.
• Show sale price — display the discounted choice price when one is set.

Step 4: Save and Preview #

1. Click Save.
2. Assign the add-on to a product (or category).
3. Open the product page — each checked box updates the total live and carries through to cart and checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #

Q1: Can customers pick more than one option? Yes — that’s the point. Checkbox is multi-select, so customers can check as many choices as you offer.

Q2: Can I charge per quantity of an add-on? Yes. Enable Quantity on the field and set Min and Max — the checked choice price is multiplied by the quantity the customer enters.

Q3: How do I force at least one selection? Enable Required on the field. The customer can’t add to cart until at least one box is checked.

Conclusion #

Use the Checkbox field whenever customers should choose more than one option. With per-choice pricing, optional images, column layout, and quantity, it’s the go-to field for extras and add-on bundles.