Combo box <SELECT>

The Combo box is used to present the list of possible choices as a drop-down list box. Drop-down list boxes are used to allow the user to choose only one item from the menu (list).

  1. Place the cursor in the edit window where you wish to insert the group of combo boxes. This location must be placed between <FORM> and </FORM> tags.

  2. In the Forms tag, click on the Combo box button. The Form Elements dialog box appears .

  3. In the identifier name text box, type a name. This name identifies the Combo Box.

  4. In the Visible lines area, you can increase the number of elements listed in the menu by entering the number of desired lines. The preview area adjusts the size to display the number of lines selected. If necessary, a scroll bar is displayed to allow you to view all the elements in the list.

  5. In the Element values, type the description for the first option in the Combo Box and then press on the Add button. The description is transferred to the bottom text box of the dialog box.

  6. Repeat the last stage for all the radio boxes you wish to create.

  7. To reorganize the order of added elements, click on one of them to select and move it with the aid of the Up or Down arrows on the right side of the preview window.

  8. Click on the element to move and click on the corresponding arrow to move it in any direction.

  9. Click on the OK button.

AceHTML inserts the following command in your document:

If you have not previously specified the type of form in which you want to insert this element, AceHTML asks if you want to insert the Form in the document.