Option Types Overview

This guide provides an overview of all available option types in Avis Product Options, grouped by purpose and behavior. These option types help you collect input, display information, and create flexible product customizations.

For a visual reference, you can explore the option type library here.

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1. Text & Basic Input Options

Used to collect written or structured input from customers.

• Single-line text – Short text input (e.g. Name, Engraving text)

• Multi-line text – Longer messages or notes (e.g. Custom message, Special requests)

• Number – Numeric input only (e.g. Age, Quantity, Measurements)

• Datetime – Date and time picker (e.g. Delivery date)

• Email – Email format validation (e.g. Contact email)

• Phone – Phone number format (e.g. Contact number)

• Font – Font selector for text-based customization

2. Selection Options

Used when customers need to choose values, upload files, or input selectable quantities and toggles.

A. Visual & Choice Selections

Used to choose from predefined values such as images, colors, or labeled options.

Single selection (select only one)	Multiple selection (select multiple)
Color swatch	Color swatch
Image swatch	Image swatch
Radio button	Checkboxes
Button	Button
Drop-down menu	Drop-down menu
Color Drop-down Menu	Color Drop-down Menu
Image Drop-down Menu	Image Drop-down Menu
	Combo box

3. File Selection

Used when customers need to upload their own files.

• File upload – Upload images, PDFs, or documents (e.g. Logo upload)

4. Quantity & Measurement Selections

Used for size, amount, or dimensional input.

• Quantity – Adjustable quantity selector

• Range slider – Select a value within a defined range

• Dimension – Width × Height × Length input

5. Toggle & Logic Selections

Used for enabling, disabling, or storing background values.

• Switch – On / Off toggle

• Hidden field – Store values without showing to customers

6. Static & Layout Elements

Used to structure content and improve UI clarity.

Used to structure content and improve UI clarity.

• Option Group – Group related options

• Step by step – Multi-step option flow

• Space – Add spacing between elements

• Paragraph – Display text content

• HTML – Custom HTML content

• Heading – Section title

• Divider – Horizontal separator

• Pop-up – Display extra content in a modal

• Size chart – Show size chart reference

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Notes

• Single vs multiple selection controls whether customers can select one or many values.

• Static elements do not collect customer input.

• Some features (e.g. inventory tracking, price add-ons, validation rules) apply only to specific option types.

If you need help choosing the right option type for your product, feel free to contact our support team.