When to use combo-box vs dropdown?

The combobox allows the user to pick a value from a predefined set or input a custom one. The dropdownlist only allows picking one of the predefined values. Save this answer. Show activity on this post.

1. What is the difference between drop-down list and combo box?
2. Why do we use combo boxes?
3. Which tag is use to create combo box or dropdown box?
4. Where can I use ComboBox?

What is the difference between drop-down list and combo box?

A drop-down list is a list in which the selected item is always visible, and the others are visible on demand by clicking a drop-down button. A combo box is a combination of a standard list box or a drop-down list and an editable text box, thus allowing users to enter a value that isn't in the list.

Why do we use combo boxes?

When to use a combo box. Use a combo box when you want to: Enable users to either select a predefined value from a list of choices or type their own value. Hide list items on the form by default.

Which tag is use to create combo box or dropdown box?

The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list. The <select> element is most often used in a form, to collect user input. The name attribute is needed to reference the form data after the form is submitted (if you omit the name attribute, no data from the drop-down list will be submitted).

Where can I use ComboBox?

The ComboBox control is used to display a drop-down list of various items. It is a combination of a text box in which the user enters an item and a drop-down list from which the user selects an item. Let's create a combo box by dragging a ComboBox control from the Toolbox and dropping it on the form.