Checkbox Matrix

The Checkbox Matrix creates a table format of checkboxes for multiple questions, from which the user can select multiple answers per row. 

This type of question is common as a form of feedback/review, like the example image below.

Field types must be added using the Form Builder to function.

Learn how to do this on our Create Your First Form page.

How to add a Checkbox Matrix to an existing form:

  1. Navigate to the page with the relevant form and enter Edit mode.

  2. Click the existing Form, then click Edit.
    The Form Builder appears.
  3. Use the Add question button to add the Checkbox matrix option.
    The configuration options appear. Fill in desired configuration details.
    1. Provide a title or question.
    2. Provide a Label for each option.
    3. Define Row options by clicking in the associated text field(s).
    4. Define Column options by clicking in the associated text field(s).
    5. Use the + icon to add row options. Use the - button to remove unwanted options.
    6. (Optional) Provide a description to appear underneath the matrix.
    7. (Optional) Use the Selected checkbox option to preselect a column option.
  4. Click Save in the Form builder when finished.
    This saves the inputs and returns the screen to Confluence Edit mode.
  5. Publish or Preview the page to see the final result.

Example use case:

Add the Checkbox Matrix option to a form to gather data for an upcoming company lunch.
We'll use the Checkbox Matrix option to gather users' opinions on their preferred type of bread. The bread types are already decided in this case, making the checkbox matrix option relevant.

  1. Navigate to the page with the relevant form and enter Edit mode.

  2. Click the existing Form, then click Edit.
    The form configuration appears.

  3. Use the Add question button to add the Checkbox Matrix option.
    The configuration options appear.

  4. Click Add a question.

    Type: What is your preferred bread type?

  5. Click the first Column label option, labeled Column option.

    Type: Dislike.

  6. Click the + option.

    A new Column label option appears below the first.

  7. Click inside the Text field of the next option.
    Type: Neutral.

  8. Repeat clicking the + button to add one last column option.

  9. Label the Text field: Prefer.

  10. Click the Select checkbox option next to Dislike. This deselects the default option.

  11. Click the Select checkbox option next to Neutral.

  12. Click the first Row label option, labeled Row option.

    Type: Pumpernickel.
  13. Repeat clicking the + option to add a checkbox option twice. Label the row options created as Rye and Wheat.
  14. Click Save.
    The field appears as a placeholder in Confluence Edit mode.
  15. Click Publish or Preview to see the result.
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