Adding a drop-down list object

Drop-down lists are input objects that enable users to select a value from a list of pre-defined values. Drop-down lists can be added to any form or page.

To add a drop-down list:

Select the form or page in the Project Explorer to which you want to add the drop-down list.
Do one of the following:

From the Test & Survey ribbon, click Drop-down List from the Add Form Element group.
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A drop-down list object is added to the project and the Initial Values window opens.

Using the Initial Values window, enter one or more strings that will be used as the initial values for the form element. Click OK when you are finished entering initial values. The Edit List window opens.
Use the Edit List window to add, position, and remove items. To add an item, click Add and specify the item in the Initial Values window. To remove an item from the list, select the item and click Remove. To move an item up in the list, select the item and click Move Up. To move an item down in the list, select the item and click Move Down. To specify which of the drop-down list's values should be initially selected, select the check box next to the appropriate value within the list of possible values. Only one item can be specified as the default. Click OK when you are finished editing the list.

Use the controls on the Properties ribbon to configure data submission and the appearance of the form element.

View these topics for additionally information about adding and working with a drop-down list element: