We often want the first option in a drop-down list to not default to the first item in the list. Instead we would prefer the option of adding a
--Select Item-- at the top of the
asp:DropDownList. After the
DataBind, execute an
Item.Insert.
ddlAuthor.DataTextField = "FullName";
ddlAuthor.DataValueField = "AuthorID";
ddlAuthor.DataSource = authorDB.GetAuthors();
ddlAuthor.DataBind();
ddlAuthor.Items.Insert(0, "-- Select Author --");
Labels: ASP.NET, DropDownList