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Can an asp:DropDownList set to be displayed in a particular direction; up or down?

Is it possible to set the direction that an asp:DropDownList appears on a page (e.g. up or down) in a code-behind/with javascript irrespective of how a browser will render it?

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No, you can't manipulate it's behaviour, but you can emulate dropdown lists with javascript, likely with a framework (jQuery, ExtJS, etc.).

erenon  2009-06-22 15:32:48
but be careful changing the default behaviours of standard browser elements - users are used to them.
edeverett  2009-06-22 15:37:39
I agree...that's one of my big UI hates. Just look at all the UI broken flash apps out there...
Kev  2009-06-22 15:48:36
Thanks @erenon.@edeverett: Very good point.This will have to go down as a "known issue"
StuperUser  2009-06-22 16:10:57

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