Optional Fields and Checkboxes is an eSign feature update that gives you more control over how clients complete documents. When enabled, you can add checkboxes to eSign documents and choose whether text fields are required or optional for the signer.
⚠️ Beta Feature: Optional Fields and Checkboxes
This feature is currently available as an experimental (beta) toggle.
Beta features are optional and must be enabled manually.
Functionality may change as the feature is refined.
Beta features are not enabled by default for all accounts.
Why This Matters
Optional Fields and Checkboxes make eSign documents more flexible and client-friendly by allowing you to:
Collect confirmations using checkboxes instead of free-text responses
Reduce signer friction by making only critical fields required
Design cleaner, more intuitive eSign documents for common CPA workflows
Table of Contents
Enable Optional Fields and Checkboxes
Navigate to Profile icon > Settings.
Open Experimental Features.
Locate Optional Fields and Checkboxes.
Toggle the feature On.
Once enabled, the enhancements are immediately available when creating or editing eSign documents.
eSign Enhancements Enabled by This Feature
When the Optional Fields and Checkboxes toggle is enabled, the following enhancements are available in eSign:
Checkboxes on eSign Documents
Add checkboxes directly to eSign documents.
Use checkboxes for:
Acknowledgements
Yes/No confirmations
Consent-style inputs
Optional vs. Required Text Fields
After dragging and dropping a Text Field onto a document:
Click the Settings (gear) icon on the field.
Toggle whether the field is Required or Not Required for the signer.
Optional fields allow signers to submit the document even if the field is left blank.
Summary
Optional Fields and Checkboxes give you more control over how clients interact with eSign documents. By allowing checkboxes and optional text fields, you can reduce friction, improve clarity, and tailor documents to real-world CPA workflows—without overloading clients with unnecessary required fields.
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