How to get selectedIndex of selectedIndexchanged in dropdown list in C#

Question

Hi all I am new to this forum...i have query that while using dropdown list C# .net we give index of selected item but if we select the item manually then how can we get the index of that item??i am getting the previously selected index..as it does not change the value of currently selected item...pls reply ASAP....thanks in advance....

Datta Kharad · Answer

Hi You want set only AutoPostback property to True .

karthik v · Answer

int i = dropdownlist.SelectedIndex gives you the index you will have to set the AutoPostback property to true