Setting a default list item in a drop down list

By Jamsi • Feb 2nd, 2006 • Category: ASP.NET

Ever wanted to add a default “select” item to a listbox after a databind?
The following should do the trick.


DropDownList1.DataSource = YourDataSet;
DropDownList1.DataBind();

// Add Default list item at index 0
DropDownList1.Items.Insert(0, new ListItem("- select -", "0"));

This adds a new item with a text title of “- select -” and a value of 0.

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Jamsi is currently studying a full time Bachelor of Computer/Business degree and working part time as an Internet Security Consultant.
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