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Why would a checkbox field be showing -- and not the checkbox

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I created a two option set field the other day and then formatted that field to be a checkbox.  However, when I look at the field on the form I see --  and not the checkbox.  When I click in the -- the checkbox will appear and it is blank.  I can then click in it and it is fine.  But why does it first always show -- I haven't seen this before.

Please advise.  Thank you.

  • Yusi Profile Picture
    Yusi 100 on at
    RE: Why would a checkbox field be showing -- and not the checkbox

    I was facing similar problem and all these suggestions regarding tweaking the width didn't help at all. Then I look at my JavaScript and I realized this is happening because I am setting a two option (checkbox field) to null. Which isnt right. It should only be set as true or false.

    Hope this helps. 

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    USA80 2 on at
    RE: Why would a checkbox field be showing -- and not the checkbox

    Here is the answer to this, found it in another thread:  community.dynamics.com/.../why-is-a-checkbox-field-showing-as-three-dashed-lines-on-form

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    meelamri Profile Picture
    meelamri 13,212 User Group Leader on at
    RE: Why would a checkbox field be showing -- and not the checkbox

    Hello, 

    -- means that the field is empty for the case of existing records. 

    Can you check if you see -- when you create a new record ? 

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