Finding DropDownList index by text

I have a populated DropDownList. How do I find the index whose Text value is "x"?

How to get index value of DropDownList in ASP net?

If you want to get value on server side you can follow this. ddlsample. SelectedIndex = ddlsample. Items.

What is the difference between listbox and DropDownList?

The following terms are important to understand as you read this article: A standard list box is a box containing a list of multiple items, with multiple items visible. 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.

If you want to get value on server side you can follow this.

ddlsample.SelectedIndex = ddlsample.Items.IndexOf(ddlsample.Items.FindByValue("x")); // If you want to find text by value field.
ddlsample.SelectedIndex = ddlsample.Items.IndexOf(ddlsample.Items.FindByText("x"));// If you want to find text by TextField.