Remove data validation

Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003

To prevent unwanted data validation alerts from appearing when users fill out a form, you can remove data validation conditions, change the data type, or change the control from required to optional.

ShowRemove data validation conditions

ShowChange the data type

ShowChange a control from required to optional

Notes

  • If a form is based on a pre-existing XML Schema or a sample form, the schema may contain validation conditions that you cannot modify using InfoPath.
  • The information in this topic may not apply if you are working with a form designed using Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 without the service pack installed. Learn more