readonlyBoolean(default: "false")
If set to true, the widget will be readonly and will not allow user input. The widget is not readonly be default and allow user input.
Example - make the widget readonly
<select id="multiselect" multiple="multiple">
<option>Item1</option>
<option>Item2</option>
</select>
<script>
$("#multiselect").kendoMultiSelect({
readonly: true
});
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