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Delay

configuration

Specifies the delay in milliseconds before the search-text typed by the end user is sent for filtering.

delay

Number

Default: 500

<input id="dropdownlist" />
<script>
$("#dropdownlist").kendoDropDownList({
    filter: true,
    delay: 1000 // wait 1 second before filtering with the user input
});
</script>