- Select
Select fields in Layer allow set responses and flexible typing options. Learn how they streamline data entry and help filter large categories into specific views.

Silvia Lee
Sep 24, 2024
Select fields are some of the most widely used fields in Layer projects because they allow for preset responses to a field. You can also enable the setting so that new select field values can be made by typing. This allows the flexibility for new options to be added if needed. There are also additional settings to allow either one or multiple options to be selected.

Select fields also enable larger categories to be filtered down into more specific views. This way you can use the same category to cover a wide range of elements.
Note:
When sorting by a select field, the order used will be the order that the options are listed in the field's settings.