Option Types Overview
Overview#
This guide provides an overview of all available option types in Aris 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.
The “Free +1” tag next to an option type means that we offer a one-time free trial of option types from our paid plans, so you can try them out and see how they work before deciding to upgrade.
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
- Color picker - Color selector for 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 – Formula input
5. Toggle & Logic Selections#
Used for enabling, disabling, or storing background values.
- Switch – On / Off toggle
- Hidden field – Include data that isn’t visible to customers
6. Static & Layout Elements#
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
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.