Set multiple choices as default values for checkbox fields in SharePoint forms

I recently worked on a project for a client that needed 2/3 checkbox options checked by default on a new form. While not as straight-forward as other field types, it’s still certainly possible.

1. Go to List –> List Settings (server/on-prem) or settings wheel –> List Settings (online/O365)
   
   
2. Click the name of your checkbox/choice column to edit its settings or create a new checkbox column
   
3. Change “Default value:” from “Choice” to “Calculated Value”
   
4. Enter a formula like: =”;#Choice;#Choice;#Choice;#”
   Example:
   =”;#Printed Statement;#E-Statement;#Pick Up in Office;#”
5. Click OK

That’s it! Now on new forms/items, everything you entered in the formula as a default choice will be pre-checked.