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What option do I need to set to make a drop down box readonly when using MVCs Html.DropDownList?
I've tried things like....
Html.DropDownList("Types", Model.Types, new { _Enabled = "false" }) ...and many different things along this line; alas no joy!
I thought this would be an easy.....and it probably is!
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Dropdown (select element) is always read only. User do not edit it. User can select any of the option of its own chice. Unlike other html elements, it dont have a attribute which can make the element readony and prevent users to change its value.
We use <select> and <option> elements to create a drop-down list and use disabled attribute in <select> element to disable the drop-down list element. A disabled drop-down list is un-clickable and unusable.
$('#cf_1268591'). attr("readonly", "readonly");
Try this
Html.DropDownList("Types", Model.Types, new { @disabled = "disabled" }) Regarding the catch 22:
If we use @disabled, the field is not sent to the action (Mamoud) And if we use @readonly, the drop down bug still lets you change the value
Workaround: use @disabled, and add the field hidden after the drop down:
@Html.HiddenFor(model => model.xxxxxxxx) Then it is truly disabled, and sent to the to the action too.
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