dataValueFieldString(default: "")
The field of the data item that provides the value of the widget.
Important When
dataValueFieldis defined, thedataTextFieldoption also should be set.
Example - set the dataValueField
<select id="multiselect" multiple="multiple">
<option>Item1</option>
<option>Item2</option>
</select>
<script>
$("#multiselect").kendoMultiSelect({
dataSource: [
{ Name: "Parent1", Id: 1 },
{ Name: "Parent2", Id: 2 }
],
dataTextField: "Name",
dataValueField: "Id"
});
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