Pre Populate multiple user names in People Picker?

[#1]

It's common to set People Picker's default value to "Current user." But does anyone know how to have multiple users pre-filled in people picker?

Thought I could define the values but "Enforce Unique Values" option in column settings is grayed out.

I also can't create groups for the names because it may be different for every form submitted. We have a People Picker field in the form, with the intention to have pre-populated names, but also allow HR to add additional names into the picker for the workflow and permission setup.

Thank you in advance for any advise/suggestions!

Theresa

[mapeacock]

Hi Theresa,

You can just type the usernames into the people picker seperated by a semicolon(. For example:

yu-jou.chen;mapeacock

HR can then add any extras later.

Cheers,

Mark

[emha]

you can do that with javascript using people picker API.

have a look on  People Picker Extensions - Nintex Forms for API description, you will need add() function

[#4]

Hi Mark,

Thank you for the suggestion. Where would I place the user IDs? There is no field available under List/column settings, and also none under Nintex control setting for the picker. Please elaborate?

Much appreciated.

[mapeacock · Accepted solution]

Hi Theresa,

You should be able to just type the entries into the Default value field after changing the Default Value Source to be "Specify default Value"

Cheers,

Mark

[#6]

The simplest answer! Thank you so much Mark.

Just wanted to add, the display for the pre-filled name in preview will not render correctly, but once published, it shows up as it should.

[mapeacock]

You're welcome! Glad I could help.

On a side note, my preview of the form shows the display of the typed name without issue, so I'm not sure what is happening there for you:

Cheers,

Mark