# Selection Option Object

The Selection option object type used in selection controls.

<table><thead><tr><th width="128">Field</th><th width="137">Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>name</td><td><code>string</code></td><td><p>The label of the selection option. </p><p>Example: Adobe Reader</p></td></tr><tr><td>value</td><td><code>string</code></td><td><p>Provides a value if the option. </p><p>Example: ADOBE_READER</p></td></tr><tr><td>description</td><td><code>string</code></td><td><p>(optional) Provides help text describing what value. </p><p>Example: Adobe product</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```json
{
  "name": "Adobe Reader",
  "value": "ADOBE_READER",
  "description": "Adobe product"
}
```

{% endcode %}


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