Long select dropdowns

1. How do I handle a long text in DropDownList?
2. How long should dropdown be?
3. How many items is too many for a dropdown?

How do I handle a long text in DropDownList?

The solution is to auto adjust the width of ASP.Net DropDownList control or HTML SELECT on MouseOver in such a way that the width of the ASP.Net DropDownList control or HTML SELECT can be adjusted to the width of the item (option) with longest text.

How long should dropdown be?

Avoid dropdowns for more than 10 options or less than 5

There are three main issues with dropdowns that have such a large number of options: no overview – seeing more than 20 uncategorized options can be confusing and intimidating to users, making it difficult for them to find the input they need.

How many items is too many for a dropdown?

In General, Avoid Drop-Downs When There Are More Than 10 or Fewer Than 5 Options. Drop-downs quickly become difficult for users when they are presented with an overwhelming number of options to choose from.