# Is there a built-in way or a property to keep selected items in the dropdown list with a check mark (in 8.1.38)?

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**Created:** [December 1, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-built-in-way-or-a-property-to-keep-selected-items-in-the-dropdown-list-with-a-check-mark-in-8-1-38/112539 "2025-12-01T19:10:53Z")\
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> [@AndrewSmith](#):
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> Is there a built-in way or a property to keep selected items in the dropdown list with a check mark

I do not think so, no.

You would have to create a custom module and create this component or hack the existing one with javascript injection similar to [[FEATURE] Add ability to add Icon and styling to Perspective Dropdown items - Ignition - Inductive Automation Forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-add-ability-to-add-icon-and-styling-to-perspective-dropdown-items/73823)

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