I use a hidden form field and then display Wingdings chr(254) which is a checked checkbox. This keeps the coding simple yet visually it is easy for the user to understand that it is not optional.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Watts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 7:41 AM Subject: RE: Checkbox > > How can I stop a user from "unchecking" the box below? > > > > <cfinput type="Checkbox" name="select" checked="Yes" required="Yes"> > > Many people have already suggested using JavaScript, or ignoring the form > field value in the action page. > > A better question, though, is why would you present a checkbox if you don't > want the user to be able to uncheck it? In the best case, it's going to be > confusing to people, who, when they see a checkbox, expect to be able to > uncheck it. I'd recommend not using the checkbox at all - it's not the > appropriate interface for what you're trying to do - maybe an alert box, > with it's single "OK" button, is more what you're looking for. > > Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software > http://www.figleaf.com/ > voice: (202) 797-5496 > fax: (202) 797-5444 > ______________________________________________________________________ Why Share? Dedicated Win 2000 Server � PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionc FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
