Configure the data for a Drop-Down List
Create a list of items to use for populating a drop-down list at runtime. For example, in a form obtaining customer details, provide a drop-down list of titles with the options like Mr., Ms., Mrs., or Other.
Either define static items or use data from an existing lookup to populate the drop-down. Select an item to populate the field by default.
- In the Prompt box, enter the value that appears on the drop-down list at runtime. For example, Please select.
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To specify
Data Type, either use
static items or use an existing lookup.
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To define static items:
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Click Static.
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Enter a name and value for the item.
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Click Add
. The item is added to the list.
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To make the item as default, on the list of items, click the Default button for the item. This item populates the field by default at runtime. For example, for a Title list, add the static items, such as Mr., Mrs., Miss, and select Mrs as the default.
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To clear the default and reset it, click the Reset Defaults link, and set the default again.
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To reorder the list, use the Up and Down buttons. By default, radio buttons appear in the order in which they are defined.
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To use an existing lookup, click Lookups and consume a lookup to use. See Manage lookups.
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- Click Close.
- Click Save.