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    I have a choice list that is not a required field. It is not possible for user, when editing a list item, to remove their choice and have no choice.  I can't seem to create a blank field.  I've tried different tricks when entering the choices, but nothing works.  Short of JS, is there a way to do this? I really don't want to create a "none" selection option.

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    Tuesday, February 4, 2014 12:35 AM

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    Hi run4it,

    I tested with set a blank space in Default valueas as calculated Value type in SharePoint 2007, and the chice field shows blank, and it can be selected and saved.


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    Daniel Yang
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    Wednesday, February 5, 2014 5:54 AM
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    Edit: I initially said to customize in InfoPath, but I now see this is in legacy versions.

    Since we can't use InfoPath, try this:

    http://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/19076/how-to-add-blank-to-choice-field

    Andy Wessendorf SharePoint Developer II | Rackspace andy.wessendorf@rackspace.com


    Tuesday, February 4, 2014 2:21 PM
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    Hi run4it,

    I tested with set a blank space in Default valueas as calculated Value type in SharePoint 2007, and the chice field shows blank, and it can be selected and saved.


    Thanks,
    Daniel Yang
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    If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

    Daniel Yang
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    Wednesday, February 5, 2014 5:54 AM
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    Hi Daniel - That appears to be correct, but only when creating a new item.

    When editing the item, we cannot set it back to blank, even though the field is not required.

    Wednesday, April 16, 2014 2:00 PM