If the amount is over $5,000 in box 1, the box is checked automatically.  Payer didn't make direct sales, they paid someone for non-employee compensation.  I'm assuming this is a glitch in the system for now.  Any help?

Also, since the 1099-NEC went to 3-up forms, the payer's name and address won't completely fit in the available space on the pink copy.  Can the font be changed somehow for the pink copy?