This issue is mainly due to the default behavior of most browsers. A workaround can be found here: <ahref="https://github.com/davidstutz/bootstrap-multiselect/issues/129">#129</a>.
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<b>Which are the minimum required components of Twitter Botostrap to get the plugin working?</b>
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The plugin needs at least the styles for forms and dropdowns. In addition the JavaScript dropdown plugin from Twitter Bootstrap is required. Details can be found here: <ahref="https://github.com/davidstutz/bootstrap-multiselect/issues/344">#344</a>.