How to Customize Dropdown Questions in Quizell

Introduction

Quizell allows you to fully customize dropdown-style questions to match your brand and improve the user experience.
Using the quiz editor, you can control option types, dropdown styles, placeholder text, colors, and search behavior all in real time.

This guide walks you through customizing a dropdown question step by step, following the exact flow inside the Quizell editor.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Step 1: Open Your Quiz from the Quizell Dashboard

1. Log in to your Quizell dashboard.
2. Click Quizzes.
3. Find the quiz you want to edit, click the ⋮ menu on its card and select Customize.

Step 2: Select a Dropdown Question

1. Below the page preview, select the question page you want to edit (or add a new one).
2. In the right panel, click the answer options element (for example, Tab Options).
3. Open the option type dropdown at the top of the panel and select Dropdown.
4. The Dropdown Options panel opens and the dropdown appears in the quiz preview.

Step 3: Customize Dropdown Colors and Style

1. In the Dropdown Options panel, scroll down and click Advanced design controls.
2. Under Dropdown Settings > Background, use Color Selected to choose the dropdown color.
3. You can also adjust the Border (Corners Shape, Border Weight, Color Default), Text Settings (typeface, weight, size, colors) and Spacing (padding).

Step 4: Set Dropdown Placeholder Text

1. In the Dropdown Options panel, find the Placeholder field.
2. Enter the placeholder text you want users to see.
3. The placeholder updates instantly in the preview.

Step 5: Enable Search Inside Dropdown Options

1. Turn on the Search text in dropdown list toggle in the Dropdown Options panel.
2. A search field appears at the top of the dropdown list.
3. Users can now quickly search through options.
4. Review your dropdown styling and behavior.
5. Click Save in the top-right corner to apply changes.

🎉 That’s it!

You’ve successfully customized a dropdown question in Quizell.
Your dropdown now includes styling, placeholder text, and searchable options — creating a smoother and more intuitive quiz experience.

What’s Next?

• Customize other question types
• Style buttons and inputs
• Personalize quiz flows using logic

Updated on: 02/11/2026