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Asked: 2026-05-12T17:17:20+00:00

I have a select options form fields setup like below: <select name=options[] multiple=multiple> <option

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I have a select options form fields setup like below:

<select name="options[]" multiple="multiple">
  <option value="1" selected="selected">Option 1</option>
  <option value="2">Option 2</option>
  <option value="3">Option 3</option>
  <option value="4">Option 4</option>
</select>

The user can select multiple options, but I would like the first option to be selected and always remain selected. The user should not be able to unselect the first option, basically making it mandatory field.

Is it possible to do this? I don’t mind using JavaScript or Jquery to achieve this, I have tried making the option “selected” and “disabled” but the user can still unselect the first option.

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  1. Editorial Team

    You will have to (re)select the option every time a selection is made. I’d use the onchange() handler. It may be better to rework the UI a bit to show users that it’s not really optional. And make sure the backend doesn’t depend on that option being selected, in case js is off or buggy.

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