Out RunningClearing and setting selected value of asp:dropdownlist
On page postback when a “clear selection” button was pressed, I wanted to set the value of a drop down list back to the default state.
'ddldays is the ID of the asp:dropdownlist in my application.
'first we clear the current selection, this prevents an error where the application thinks you are trying to select two things at the same time.
ddlDays.ClearSelection()
'now set the selected value by the text of the item
ddlDays.Items.FindByText("90").Selected = True
I know, it isn’t rocket science but if I don’t post it here, I will pull out my hair next time I need it!