adding text to drop down list

Question

Hi! I have a drop down list which I am populating from a database. What I need to do is that when the focus is on the datagrid, the user should be able to type in some text. Can any one give me any idea on how to do this? Thanx.

ganesh.ha · Answer

Hi Anjali your question is bit confusing. This is what I understand 1. You are binding a Dropdownlist with the data from the database for eg : Dropdownlist1.datasource = datareader1 Dropdownlist1.datatext = column_name Dropdownlist1.datavalue=some_value Dropdownlist1.databind() datareader1.close() 2. How do you want to insert text to the dropdownlist ? If you want any new text to be added you can use pretty simple code dropdownlist1.items.insert(positiontext) 3. when you have the focus on datagrid how do you want to add the text ? Please explain your requirements more clearly regards Ganesh