Select field

Use a select field to allow users to choose from a list of options.

 

Select field illustration 1

Usage

Select field usage illustration 1

Do use the select field component to allow the user to select one of a range of short predefined values.

Select field  usage illustration 2

Never use Select Fields if you want users to read all of the options. A list of radios is more appropriate instead.


Writing a select field

Hint Text

Hint text should appear below the label and above the input. Do not use placeholders.

Errors

Error messages should appear above the input, and below the label and help text. These should be written in a concise, specific, way using plain language and without pleasantries.


Available platforms

Platform

Available

Figma

v1+

Web (@ovotech/element)

v1+

App (@ovotech/element-native)

v1+