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# Choice list field type

# Choice list field type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A choice list is a type of field that lets the user select from a pre-defined set of choices.

Administrators can define the available choices and customize the behavior and appearance of choice lists.  
Figure 1. Incident state choice list  
Note:  
Choice lists do not support a one to many relationship. Only one choice from a choice list can be selected at a time.
* **[Choice list security](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_j622ypQdsV31NfceZ9GFg)**   
  You can use the personalize_choices security role to enable non-administrators modify Choice elements options on all tables.
* **[Values to associate with choice labels for scripting](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/cr80oi6oJBpSu1Lmnkpqzw)**   
  When you write a script that references a choice list, you need to know the value that is associated with each choice.
* **[Integer values for default choice lists](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~qcR88wk~jPNu22SWUilIQ)**   
  Choice provide four default values.
* **[Configure state field choice values](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nfh3EZBspumdwavZgFHGuw#c_BPForStateFieldChoiceValues)**   
  State fields are a subset of choice list fields. Keep the following information in mind when you configure choice values for the state field.
* **[View choice list definitions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nr_JSh1DcefvEQKQsVBnYA#t_ViewChoiceListDefinitions)**   
  The Choice Set \[sys_choice_set\] table contains a record for every field that uses a choice list.