# Make drop-downs required

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To make a drop-down required, add a placeholder such as **“Select an option.”**

Without a placeholder, the first option is automatically selected, so customers won’t be prompted to choose. \
A placeholder makes them actively select an option before adding the product to their cart.

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## Make a Drop-Down Required (Quick Setup)

To require customers to choose from a drop-down, follow these steps:

1. Open your **Option Set** in Infinite Options
2. Expand your drop-down field
3. In **Placeholder Text**, enter something like:
   * Select an option
   * Choose one
4. Click **Show Advanced Options**
5. Set **Required Field** to **Yes**
6. Click **Save**

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## The Step-by-Step Process

### Step 1: Open Your Option Set

1. Open **Infinite Options**
2. Click **Option Sets** in the left sidebar
3. Create a new Option Set or open an existing one

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### Step 2: Add a Placeholder

1. Expand your drop-down field by clicking the grey arrow or the **Label on Product**
2. In the **Placeholder Text** field, enter something like:

* Select an option
* Choose one
* Please select

This placeholder will appear at the top of the drop-down and prompt customers to choose.

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### Step 3: Mark the Field as Required

1. Click **Show Advanced Options**

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2. Under **Required Field,** select **Yes**

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### Step 4: Save Your Changes

Click **Save** in the top right corner.

Customers will now need to click to select an option before adding the product to their cart.


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