A Multiple Select field lets users choose one or more values from predefined options. It works well for tags, topics, skills, departments, and other categories that can apply at the same time.
Use Cases
| Scenario | Good for |
|---|
| Tags and topics | Multiple tags for articles, videos, customers, or tasks |
| Skills and capabilities | Several skills or areas of experience for a member |
| Cross-team work | Departments involved in a project, such as Sales, Engineering, and Finance |
| Multi-dimensional categories | Records that belong to several topics, channels, or business lines |
Choose the field type
Click the + icon on the right side of the table header, then choose Multiple Select from the field type list.
Name the field
Enter a field name, such as “Topics”, “Skills”, or “Departments”.
Add options
Enter an option name in the setup panel and press Enter to add it quickly.
Set default values and editing rules
Set default values as needed, and choose whether users can create new options while editing.
Option Management
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Color | Teable assigns colors automatically. You can also click the dot on the left side of an option to change it |
| Order | Drag the icon on the left side of an option to reorder the list |
| Default value | New records can start with a common set of tags |
| Allow creating new options | When turned off, users can only choose existing options while editing cells |
Filter by Multiple Select Values
| Filter type | Description |
|---|
| Contains any of | Shows records that include at least one selected option |
| Contains all of | Shows records that include every selected option |
| Exactly equals | The selected options must match exactly, with no extra or missing options |
Common Uses
- Content tags: Add topics such as “Technology”, “Design”, and “Marketing” to content records.
- People skills: Record several skills for each member, then filter by skill combinations.
- Project departments: Record which departments are involved in cross-team projects for grouping and reporting.
Notes
- Multiple Select allows 1 to N values. Single Select allows 1 value per record.
- Colors help identify categories, but do not rely on color alone for key meaning.
- If the value must be mutually exclusive, use a Single Select field.
Last modified on May 26, 2026
