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Easiest way to set default value for drop down list?

  1. jessalouisa
    Member

    Hi, what is the easiest way to set the default value for my drop down list? I don't see the obvious option? Thank you!

    PS I saw this post below, but I have multiple drop down lists, and want different default values on each (obviously!)...

    You can set the the selected value of a drop down based on a query string parameter. Try the following:
    1- In the form editor, select your drop down field, go to the advanced tab and check the "Allow field to be populated dynamically" field. Enter a parameter name for it (i.e. mydropdown)
    2- When linking to the page/post that has the form, create your url passing the value you want selected in the quey string. For example, if you have an item in your drop down called "Cars", you would use the following url: http://your_url.com/my-page/?mydropdown=Cars

    thank you! JessaLouisa

    Posted 12 years ago on Friday June 10, 2011 | Permalink
  2. jessalouisa
    Member

    I think I realized that the default can just be selected. Have not tested it live yet, but in preview it's working. I think this is correct. Feel free to confirm or deny ... Thanks.

    Posted 12 years ago on Friday June 10, 2011 | Permalink
  3. Yes, you're correct. You can set the selected item in the form editor by selecting the radio button directly to the left of the option name.

    screenshot: http://grab.by/akEE

    Posted 12 years ago on Saturday June 11, 2011 | Permalink