ASP.NET C# DataTable DropDownList Issue

Question

I have a datatable/source binded to a drop down list in ASP.NET C#.

I am trying to return the selected drop down list value using:

dropdownlist.Text

However, this just returns the first list value. How can i get it to return the selected drop down list value?

nunespascal · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-01 11:41:51Z

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The dropdownlist.Text property should work.

Make sure that you are not binding the list again on Page_Load. This would reset the SelectedValue to the first value.

Use code like

if(!IsPostBack)
{
   //DataBind dropdownlist
}

answered Mar 1, 2013 at 11:41

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MarcinJuraszek · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-01 11:33:23Z

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answered Mar 1, 2013 at 11:33

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Bilal lilla · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-01 11:42:28Z

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Dropdown can return only one value. For list either you need to customize the dropdown or you need to find third party control to do that.

if You want to do it with 3rd party controls. you can try this

if you want to customize dropdown then view these
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answered Mar 1, 2013 at 11:42

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