When we search for a string in ASP.NET dropdown, it does not provide the autocomplete and filtering feature like the ig:combo control. It does a wild card search with starting criteria. Let me know how to achieve the autocomplete feature in asp.net webdropdown.
Hello Rayan,
in order to have autocomplete feature in ASP.NET dropdown, you can use EnableAutoCompleteFirstMatch="true" and EnableAutoFiltering="Client" properties, applied to the WebDropDown.
When you start typing in the WebDropDown field, the possible matches from the drop-down list are displayed and the filtering is performed on the client side collection. Please find attached a sample, that demonstrates that and a reference with additional information provided: http://help.infragistics.com/Help/Doc/ASPNET/2011.2/CLR4.0/html/WebDropDown_Autocomplete_and_Auto_Filtering.html
If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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