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Input new value in a dropdown

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Posted on by Puppet47

Hello everyone,

I'm creating a form (attached image) where have already my input fields set and with their proper defaults (connected to my sharepoint lists). However, I would like that users could input a new value in the dropdown, and use a "New" button to create a new row in the list. I have found a couple of options to do this implying some new input fields that go visible or hidden, but... there are not an option to enable this? It doesn't seem like an uncommon feature for a dropdown.

Thanks for you help and attention.

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WiZey 3,023 Moderator on at

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Hello @Puppet47 ,

How is your dropdown populated? Is it from a choice-type column or a SharePoint list? If its a choice-type column, I suggest switching to a SharePoint list otherwise your user won't be able to add new values.

Once your dropdown gets its value from a SharePoint list, you can simply give your user an input to create new records in the SharePoint list, which will automatically update the dropdown's list of values.

Hope this was helpful to you.

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Hello @WiZey ,

It's populated from sharepoint list, a text column specifically, using the next code:

If(Dropdown2_1.Selected.Value = "Resources";
Filter(Resources;'Project CODE'.Value = DropdownProjectCODE.Selected.Value).Título)

I checked that option you mentioned (permit the user to input new values) but could only find it when creating choice-type columns.

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WiZey 3,023 Moderator on at

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I meant giving the user a small form which allows him to create new records in your SharePoint list.

You can build a small forum using a text input and a button, then use "Collect()" to create a new record with the value. Or you can also make one with a form control and use "SubmitForm()". The new values will appear in your dropdown as it is populated by the list from SharePoint.

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