Drop down field

1. What is a drop-down field called?
2. When would you use a drop-down field?
3. Is dropdown one word?
4. Where is drop-down menu?

What is a drop-down field called?

A drop-down list (abbreviated drop-down, or DDL; also known as a drop-down menu, drop menu, pull-down list, picklist) is a graphical control element, similar to a list box, that allows the user to choose one value from a list.

When would you use a drop-down field?

The use case for drop-down menus

Offering drop-down menus can help users avoid scrolling and can quickly get them access to your site's content. For large websites, drop-down menus can save users time by allowing them to jump down a level or two to get to the content they seek.

Is dropdown one word?

On the other hand, Merriam-Webster lists “drop-down” and “dropdown” as equal variants for the noun form (the adjective form is always hyphenated), so maybe there's hope for you.

Where is drop-down menu?

How to select a drop-down menu using the keyboard. To select a drop-down menu using the keyboard, press Tab until the drop-down menu is selected. Once selected, you can use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available options.