How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns

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    bririshparade
    Asked on September 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM

    Can I make a 2 column multiple choice? I need to have a column in my form that is for coat sizes such as 4T, 5-6, 7-8Small and another column where someone could type in a number (as in how many of that size coat they want). This is my form now but I'm uploading a shot that will show you why I need the two columns. I don't know where but I will need a total for each form.

    https://form.jotform.com/252718583842062

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    Lorevie JotForm Support
    Replied on September 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Mabyn,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. Instead of the Number field, I suggest using the Input Table and set the Input Type to Numeric Textbox. After this, you need to set up the Update/Calculate Field condition to get the total number. Let me walk you through setting that up:

    1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page and select Input Table from the Basic tab.
    2. Click on the Gear icon of the Input Table and enter your preferred Field Label from the General tab.
    3. Select Top as the Label Alignment. How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 1 Screenshot 80
    4. From the Fields tab, select Numeric Textbox as the Input Type.
    5. Enter the sizes in Rows and enter your preferred Columns. How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 2 Screenshot 91

    Here's the result:

    How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 3 Screenshot 102Let's now set up an Update/Calculate Field condition:

    1. In Form Builder, click on Settings on the orange navigation bar at the top of the page.
    2. Select Conditions from the left side window and select Update/Calculate Field. How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 4 Screenshot 113
    3. Set up the condition like the one below and click on Save at the bottom of the page.How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 5 Screenshot 124

    Check out my screencast below on how to set this up:

    How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 6 Screenshot 135 Here's the result:

    How to set up multiple choice with 2 columns Image 7 Screenshot 146 You can test and clone my form here.

    Reach out again if you need any other help.

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    bririshparade
    Replied on September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM

    The best tutorial I've ever received. Thank you.

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