Validate select list with all options allowed but the first

Question

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Normally, the select list boxes will have one default item saying 'Select One' or something similar. The user should select from the list an option other than the default one.

Answer

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Just give an empty value to the first option in your drop down list and then add validation rule that the drop down list is *required*

This will make sure that a value must be specified, so the user will be forced to choose other values but the first one, as it is empty!