> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shoppad.gitbook.io/infinite-options/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shoppad.gitbook.io/infinite-options/faqs-and-how-tos/why-is-my-swatch-pre-selected.md). # Why is my swatch pre-selected? Swatches in Infinite Options behave like **radio buttons**. By design, radio buttons always have one value selected, so the first swatch is automatically selected when the product page loads. This is expected behavior and can't be changed for the **Swatches** input type. ### Can a swatch start with nothing selected? Not when using the **Swatches** input type. If you need customers to start with no option selected or be able to clear their selection, the available workaround is to use the **Multiple** input type instead. ### How does the Multiple input type work? Unlike Swatches, the **Multiple** input type allows customers to: * Start with no value selected. * Select a value by clicking it. * Deselect the value by clicking it again. The tradeoff is that it behaves differently from a traditional swatch, so the interaction may feel less familiar depending on your storefront. ### How to change the input type 1. Open the option field in the Infinite Options dashboard. 2. Locate the **Input Type** setting. 3. Change the input type from **Swatches** to **Multiple**. 4. Save your changes.

### Good to know If you're using the **Multiple** input type and want customers to select at least one value before adding the product to their cart, you can enforce this by configuring **minimum and maximum selections** for the option.