Use dropdownlist as textbox

8 Aug 2006 7:25 AM

Li Pang

Hi,

I want to use dropdownlist web control as combobox control in window form,
ie, allow to enter any text value in the box just like a textbox.

In window form the combobox has a style, the ability can be made by
selecting between "dropdown" or "dropdownlist" values. Is there equivalent
property in the web dropdownlist control. If no anybody knows a solution for
that?

thanks in advance

8 Aug 2006 2:49 PM

clickon

You could try using the attrivutes collection of the DropDownList control,
this allows you to set arbitrary HTML atributes.

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"Li Pang" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I want to use dropdownlist web control as combobox control in window form,
> ie, allow to enter any text value in the box just like a textbox.
>
> In window form the combobox has a style, the ability can be made by
> selecting between "dropdown" or "dropdownlist" values. Is there equivalent
> property in the web dropdownlist control. If no anybody knows a solution for
> that?
>
> thanks in advance

9 Aug 2006 2:12 PM

marss

Li Pang Ð½Ð°Ð¿Ð¸ÑÐ°Ð²:

> Hi,
>
> I want to use dropdownlist web control as combobox control in window form,
> ie, allow to enter any text value in the box just like a textbox.
>

Hi,
It is impossible because DropDownList and Textbox change into two
different HTML elements in browser window (DropDownList->SELECT and
Textbox->INPUT). The task can be accomplished by substituting standard
SELECT element with set of other HTML elements(for example: INPUT+DIV)
but it requires strong DOM and javascript skills.

10 Aug 2006 5:22 PM

Dan Christensen

marss wrote:

> Li Pang Ð½Ð°Ð¿Ð¸ÑÐ°Ð²:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I want to use dropdownlist web control as combobox control in window form,
> > ie, allow to enter any text value in the box just like a textbox.
> >
>
> Hi,
> It is impossible because DropDownList and Textbox change into two
> different HTML elements in browser window (DropDownList->SELECT and
> Textbox->INPUT). The task can be accomplished by substituting standard
> SELECT element with set of other HTML elements(for example: INPUT+DIV)
> but it requires strong DOM and javascript skills.

There are several custom controls out there that accomplish it, find
the one you like, but I'd be worried about how it degrades with
javascript disabled, etc. Since it's not a native element.

eg: http://www.codeproject.com/aspnet/combobox.asp