diff --git a/modules/ui/fields/check.js b/modules/ui/fields/check.js
index f7300c598..945085aa0 100644
--- a/modules/ui/fields/check.js
+++ b/modules/ui/fields/check.js
@@ -126,10 +126,17 @@ export function uiFieldCheck(field, context) {
 
         input
             .on('click', function() {
+                d3_event.stopPropagation();
                 var t = {};
                 t[field.key] = values[(values.indexOf(_value) + 1) % values.length];
+
+                // Don't cycle through `alternating` or `reversible` states - #4970
+                // (They are supported as translated strings, but should not toggle with clicks)
+                if (t[field.key] === 'reversible' || t[field.key] === 'alternating') {
+                    t[field.key] = values[0];
+                }
+
                 dispatch.call('change', this, t);
-                d3_event.stopPropagation();
             });
 
         if (field.type === 'onewayCheck') {