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By default Mastodon polls only allow people to select one option. However, you can also allow multiple selections.

If you're using your server's website:

1. Write your post and poll as normal, but do not post it yet
2. Click on the circles next to the options, they will change into squares, and if you click again they turn back into circles
3. Use circles if you want a poll where people select one option, use squares for selecting multiple options.

More info at fedi.tips/customising-mastodon

fedi.tips Customising Mastodon polls to allow multiple selections | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediverse

@feditips Oh boy am I stupid... That's completely new to me. Thank you 👏

FediTips has moved!

@AmiW

It's one of the most hidden features! Mastodon ought to use a more obvious interface really...

The third party apps that support this option tend to do it better, for example with dropdown menus below the poll when you're creating it.

@feditips I am definitely grateful for this wonderful tip.👍