How to Set a Grid CheckBox to Checked for New Records

Updated on Oct 28, 2026

Environment

Product Version	2023.1.117
Product	Grid for ASP.NET MVC

Description

When you add a new record in the Grid, a CheckBox bound to a Boolean field may appear unchecked. To have it checked by default, set the field's default value in the Grid DataSource model.

Solution

1. Define a Boolean property in the model and bind a Grid column to it.
2. Set the field's default value to true in the Grid DataSource model.
3. Configure the Grid to allow users to add records.

The following model uses TestBoolean for the CheckBox field:

C#

public class OrderViewModel
{
    public int OrderID { get; set; }
    public bool TestBoolean { get; set; }
}

HtmlHelper

Set DefaultValue(true) on the Boolean field in the DataSource model:

HtmlHelper

@(Html.Kendo().Grid<OrderViewModel>()
    .Name("orders")
    .Columns(columns => columns
        .Bound(order => order.TestBoolean))
    .ToolBar(toolbar => toolbar.Create())
    .Editable(editable => editable.Mode(GridEditMode.PopUp))
    .DataSource(dataSource => dataSource
        .Ajax()
        .Model(model =>
        {
            model.Id(order => order.OrderID);
            model.Field(order => order.TestBoolean).DefaultValue(true);
        })
        .Read(read => read.Action("Orders_Read", "Grid"))
        .Create(create => create.Action("Orders_Create", "Grid"))
        .Update(update => update.Action("Orders_Update", "Grid"))
    )
)

Test the Behavior

1. Open the Grid and select Add new record.
2. Confirm that the TestBoolean CheckBox is checked in the popup editor.
3. Save the record and confirm that TestBoolean is true.

See Also

• Grid Editing Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Configuring Editable CheckBox Columns in the Grid