---
title: "managedChoiceValue"
url: https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/managed-choice-value/
---

# managedChoiceValue

   
                           
                                                                             
                                      
                  
           
          
   

This reference describes the full structure of `managedChoiceValue`. Paths include nested objects, list items and conditional branches. A branch selected by `kind`, `contract` or `mode` only admits its own properties.

## Structure and values

| Field | Options / expected values | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `kind` | `"choice"` | **Required.** Selects the variant and the properties admitted in this branch. |
| `labelLocale` | `string; min length 2; max length 100; /^[A-Za-z]{2,8}(?:-[A-Za-z0-9]{1,8})*(?![\s\S])/u` | **Required.** Defines label Locale for this object. Observe the type, variants and bounds in the Options column. |
| `choices` | `Array<closed object>; min length 1; max length 1000` | **Required.** Defines choices for this object. Observe the type, variants and bounds in the Options column. |
| `choices[].key` | `string; min length 1; max length 120; /^[a-z][a-z0-9-]*(?![\s\S])/u` | **Required.** Stable semantic identifier used by references; changing it changes identity. |
| `choices[].labels` | `Record<string; min length 2; max length 100; /^[A-Za-z]{2,8}(?:-[A-Za-z0-9]{1,8})*(?![\s\S])/u, string; min length 1; max length 4000>` | **Required.** Defines labels for this object. Observe the type, variants and bounds in the Options column. |

## Reading the contract

A path ending in `[]` describes each list item; `{key}` describes each dictionary value. The `↻` marker refers to the same recursive expression. Closed objects reject additional properties. Semantic validation denotes an additional check: matching a type does not make a reference, permission or transition valid. References must resolve in the Model and the current user context.

An older variant cannot accept properties belonging to a newer variant. The compiler checks the version and consistency of the complete Model.

## Structural example

This fragment passes the schema for this section. Its business references must be defined in the enclosing Model.

```json
{
  "kind": "choice",
  "labelLocale": "client",
  "choices": [
    {
      "key": "client",
      "labels": {}
    }
  ]
}
```

## Related references

[Complete Model index](https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/) · [Build a Model](https://developers.dagio.ai/models/)

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## Applied examples : Required text and business choices

Company uses required text input; Status uses a declared list of choices.

### Configuration

Contract object `managedChoiceValue`. [Properties and accepted values](https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/managed-choice-value/).

```json
{
  "kind": "choice",
  "labelLocale": "client",
  "choices": [
    {
      "key": "client",
      "labels": {}
    }
  ]
}
```

### Variation and connection

Fragment placed in `forms[].fields[]`. [Properties and accepted values](https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/workspace-model-foundation/).

```json
{
  "contract": "WorkspaceFormControl@2",
  "repeatable": false,
  "key": "status",
  "label": "Status",
  "input": "choice",
  "binding": {
    "kind": "field",
    "fieldKey": "status"
  },
  "required": true,
  "ruleKeys": [],
  "options": [
    "prospect",
    "active"
  ]
}
```

### UI layout example

The illustrative layout below places this configuration in the Clients/Quotes app. Insert each fragment at the stated location, with Field, Query and Action references matching the Model declarations.

1. Client identity
2. Notes and follow-up
3. Settings
4. Linked quotes

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