I am using SP Online. I created a list, with a multiple choice column type, with 3 options in a dropdown list. I also checked the box to allow Users to select multiple items in the dropdown list. When editing the list, and clicking in that column, Users get my 3 options PLUS a BONUS (LOL) checkbox that is blank. How do I remove this blank check box option? I did not enter anything in the choices that would provide a blank check box. I am seeing this issue in IE 11 and Chrome and ONLY in CLASSIC mode. The issue IS NOT present in MODERN/NEW mode. Why is that? NOTE - I do not have access to InfoPath or SP Designer.

GregSimonis Hi, I'm seeing the same issue today across all our SharePoint sites in the Modern look.No matter how many times I remove the blank option from the column settings, the blank option is still showing in both dropdowns and radio buttons. Editing the column directly in the modern view, doesn't display the blank line in the list of choices, but the blank radio button is still showing. For us, it started today.

Apparently it’s back for everyone again.

pauldowling_prm Over 8 months later and still seeing it. I do not want the user to be able to enter blank. However, mine is a dropdown and the choices always include (empty) at the bottom of the list in Quick Edit and blank at the top of the list in regular edit, no matter what I do. Also, it has the amusing side effect of leaving garbage in the field when the user selects (empty) e.g., {"@odata.type":"#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference","Id":-1,"Value":"{\"@odata.type\":\"#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference\",\"Id\":0,\"Value\":\"300\"}"}

Make sure you don't hit enter after the last option, or go to the end of the last option and push your delete key a couple times to make sure you get rid of any trailer whitespace. Should be good then.

ChrisWebbTech Thanks Chris, I tried that multiple times and still I am seeing the blank checkbox show up at the bottom of my list.I just updated my post - I am seeing this issue in IE 11 and Chrome and ONLY in CLASSIC mode. The issue IS NOT present in MODERN/NEW mode.

How do I remove a blank checkbox option for a multiple choice column type?

Jorge Carvalho
Iron Contributor
Nov 27, 2019
GregSimonis
Hi,

I'm seeing the same issue today across all our SharePoint sites in the Modern look.
No matter how many times I remove the blank option from the column settings, the blank option is still showing in both dropdowns and radio buttons.

Editing the column directly in the modern view, doesn't display the blank line in the list of choices, but the blank radio button is still showing.

For us, it started today.
- ChrisWebbTech
  MVP
  Nov 27, 2019
  Jorge Carvalho It's doing it to my choice columns as well. Must be something they pushed causing it, I'll report it see if they know about it.
  - ChrisWebbTech
    MVP
    Nov 27, 2019
    This appears to be an intentional change. It allows you to set choice columns back to an empty/blank value. You can set to require a value if you don't want a blank selected, but I'm going to think this is by design.
ChrisWebbTech
MVP
Oct 24, 2019
Make sure you don't hit enter after the last option, or go to the end of the last option and push your delete key a couple times to make sure you get rid of any trailer whitespace. Should be good then.
- GregSimonis
  Copper Contributor
  Oct 24, 2019
  ChrisWebbTech Thanks Chris, I tried that multiple times and still I am seeing the blank checkbox show up at the bottom of my list.
  I just updated my post - I am seeing this issue in IE 11 and Chrome and ONLY in CLASSIC mode. The issue IS NOT present in MODERN/NEW mode.
  - toalanne
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 25, 2019
    GregSimonis Conversely, how can a blank choice be inserted into a checkbox list in Modern? I've tried ALT+255 and it doesn't insert anything. Alt+0127 shows a box character.
    
    Thanks
    Anne

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