Hi:
We are working with some existing code. The RadDropDownList controls throughout the application allows any data entry in the control (for example: a list of USA states, I could enter Fred and tab out of the field). Currently, all RadDropDownList controls DropDownStyle are set to DropDown. What are the best practices constraining the users data entry to the supplied list.
Phil
We are working with some existing code. The RadDropDownList controls throughout the application allows any data entry in the control (for example: a list of USA states, I could enter Fred and tab out of the field). Currently, all RadDropDownList controls DropDownStyle are set to DropDown. What are the best practices constraining the users data entry to the supplied list.
Phil
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Hi Phil,
Thank you for writing.
In order to make the text area of the RadDropDownList read-only you should just set the DropDownStyle property to DropDownList. This way the user will not be able to edit the text and he/she should chose from one of the predefined options.
If you do not want to change the drop down style for some reason, you can use the Validating event and cancel the change and perhaps display a message to the user.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have additional questions.
Regards,
Dimitar
Telerik
Thank you for writing.
In order to make the text area of the RadDropDownList read-only you should just set the DropDownStyle property to DropDownList. This way the user will not be able to edit the text and he/she should chose from one of the predefined options.
If you do not want to change the drop down style for some reason, you can use the Validating event and cancel the change and perhaps display a message to the user.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have additional questions.
Regards,
Dimitar
Telerik
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