Learn every possible column header used in the XLSForm choices sheet for KoboToolbox —
from the mandatory list_name, name, and label columns to advanced options like
multi-language labels, media attachments, cascading select filters, and geometry columns.
Whether you're a beginner building your first KoboToolbox form or an experienced
data collector looking to unlock advanced features, this video gives you a complete
breakdown with real examples for each column.
✅ What you'll learn:
- The 3 mandatory columns: list_name, name, label
- Multi-language label columns (label::English (en), label::French (fr))
- Media columns: media::image, media::audio, media::video
- Localized media per language
- Cascading selects using custom filter columns (choice_filter)
- Geometry column for map-based select questions
- Full sample choices sheet with all headers
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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – Mandatory columns (list_name, name, label)
02:27 – Optional Columns
06:12 – Full sample sheet walkthrough
📌 Related topics: ODK XLSForm, KoboCollect, Mobile Data Collection,
Survey Design, Humanitarian Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
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