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default values in Sharepoint choice column

Anonymous
2021-01-26T14:36:59+00:00

I have 3 dropdown choice fields on a SP form.   They all have a default value in the list settings.  If I attempt to save the form, it indicates that the selections are invalid, however, if I manually select the default value from the dropdown list before I save, then the save works just fine.  How can I make SP recognize the default value of my fields without needing the user to manually select the same default value from the dropdown?  Below is a snippet of my column settings.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-26T20:54:12+00:00

    Hi Bridget,

    Thanks for using Microsoft products and posting in the community, I'm glad to offer help.

    According to your description, I created a list with the same Choice column as yours, but I cannot reproduce the issue. There is no error if I set a default value for the choice column.

    In this case, please go back to the modern experience and edit the Choice column, checking if you can set the default value from the edit pane.

    Besides, if you don't mind, you can create a new Choice column or a new list to see if the problem persists.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Best Regards,

    Arck

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-28T17:45:09+00:00

    Hi Bridget,

    I’m writing this reply to follow up this thread, may I know if you have checked my last reply? When you have time, you are welcome to come back and let us know if you still need help here.

    Hope you are all well during this period, stay safe and have a nice day : )

    Best Regards,

    Arck

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