highlightFirst Boolean(default: true)

If set to true the first suggestion will be automatically highlighted.

Example - set highlightFirst

<select id="multiselect" multiple="multiple">
    <option>Item1</option>
    <option>Item2</option>
</select>
<script>
$("#multiselect").kendoMultiSelect({
  highlightFirst: false
});
</script>
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