how to change multi-select to be blank value by default in infopath 2010

Question

I have an infopath 2010 form that is defaulting to check the first item in the list. I'm needing all items to be 'unchecked' by default. I've changed the default value in both the sharepoint list settings, and in the infopath template to be blank but it still checks the first item by default. Any reason why this happens? Is there a way around it?

Answer 1

This behavior is very frustrating, but there is a solution. They just bury it pretty deep in the settings.

1. In InfoPath Designer 2010, click on File->Form Options (from the middle column).
2. Then from the "Category" list box, select "Advanced".
3. Then click the "Edit Default Values..." button.
4. Expand "dataFields" down until you find your checkbox field.
5. Then uncheck the box next to the field.
6. "OK" your way back out.
7. Save and republish your form.