make the multi line text variable mandatory even if it has a default value

[Codi]

Hi Everyone,

Is it possible to make a multi line text variable mandatory even if it has a default value?

If yes is there any documentation that I can use as a reference.

Thanks in advance.

[Community Alums]

Hi @Codi ,

Yes , you can but you will need to write a Client script to handle the same.

Here is a Sample Script  where you can use Onsubmit client script to set the fields mandatory if they are not changed by user

(change backend name of variables if needed)

function onSubmit() {
    var field1 = g_form.getControl('summary'); //Get the 'Caller' field control
    var field2 = g_form.getControl('description'); //Get the 'Short description' field control

   
    if (!field1.changed) {
        g_form.setMandatory('summary', true);
    }
    if (!field2.changed) {
        g_form.setMandatory('description', true);
    }
    if (field1.changed && field2.changed) {
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

[Codi]

Hi @Community Alums 

When I try the script that you provided and test it, it allows me to submit even though the I didn't update the field.