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SyncValueAndText

configuration

When set to true the widget will automatically set selected value to the typed custom text. Set the option to false to clear the selected value but keep the custom text.

syncValueAndText

Boolean

Default: true

<input id="combobox" />
<script>
$("#combobox").kendoComboBox({
  syncValueAndText: true
});
</script>