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Default Text for dropdown that gets values from a column in a list

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Posted on by wonka1234 920 Super User 2024 Season 1

Hi,

 

I inserted a dropdown. I use this formula

 

Distinct([@'list'],'Control')

 

It lists all my values in Control column from my "list" sp list. 

 

How can I default this to some text such as "Choose a Control".

 

I dont want to edit my underlying list to include this value.

 

thanks.

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    LaurensM 12,516 Moderator on at

    Hi @wonka1234,

     

    For this functionality you may want to opt for a ComboBox control. Add a Combobox to your screen and set the Items property to your current Distinct code. Set the SelectMultiple property to false and set the InputTextPlaceholder property to "Choose a Control".

    Should you also not want searching within the combobox, set IsSearchable to false. In this case set NoSelectionText to "Choose a Control".

     

    If this solves your question, would you be so kind as to accept it as a solution & give it a thumbs up.

    Thanks!

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