Checkboxes are used for yes/no answers. If you want to make the user choose more than one option, you will have to create a separate checkbox for each option. Otherwise, use one of the other field types such as drop down menu selector or radio buttons.
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How do you get the checkbox to work for multiple selections?
Checkboxes are used for yes/no answers. If you want to make the user choose more than one option, you will have to create a separate checkbox for each option. Otherwise, use one of the other field types such as drop down menu selector or radio buttons.