Drop Down
A drop-down list is a user interface control GUI element, similar to a list box, which allows the user to choose one value from a list. When a drop-down list is inactive, it displays a single value. When activated, it displays (drops down) a list of values, from which the user may select one. When the user selects a new value, the control reverts to its inactive state, displaying the selected value.
Although the well-known Windows design actually places the list box below the box showing the single value, many other user interface designs (such as Motif) and Aqua from Mac OS X place the list box so that the currently-selected item is at the location of the box, so that you do not need to move the mouse to pick the same value. This was sometimes called a "popup list" or a "choice" or "chooser". However, it seems that "drop-down list" is the common term used to describe these widgets nowadays.
A drop-down list differs from a combo box in that the entry portion of a drop-down list cannot be edited. The navigation field of a web browser is an example of a combo box rather than a drop-down list.
A disadvantage of a drop-down list vs. a list box or tabs is that only one option is visible at a time and the user may not recognize the appearance of the control as containing a list of options.
An advantage of a drop-down list vs. alternatives, such as a list with radio buttons, is that drop-down lists use far less space due to their show/hide functionality.
This type of control is called a "Pop-up menu" on the Macintosh platform, however the term "popup menu" is used to refer to Context menus in other GUI systems. The Macintosh also has the notion of "Pop-down menus". The distinction is that, when the menu is closed, a pop-up menu's title shows the last-selected item while a pop-down menu shows a static title like a menu in the menu bar. Thus, the uses are different - popups are used to select a single option from a list while popdowns are used to issue commands or in cases where multiple options can be selected. An interactive live demo example of this type of list can be seen here.
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Drop-down list - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A drop-down list is a user interface control GUI element, similar to a list box, which allows the user to choose one value from a list. When a drop-down list is inactive, it ...
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Is The Drop Down Menu not wide enough on your site? Look At The Troubleshooting FAQ to fix it. The AWSOM Archive (formerly called AWSOM Drop Down Archive) is a Wordpress plugin ...
Excel drop down lists
Help using Excel functions, charts and spreadsheet testing.
WordPress › drop down « Tags « WordPress Plugins
AWSOM Drop Down Archive The AWSOM Archive (formerly called AWSOM Drop Down Archive) is a plugin designed to add a Drop Down or other type of archive on your Index and individ
drop down list
A B C D E F G H; 1 : http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,105312,00.asp: 2 : Add a Drop-Down List : 3 : 4 : Inserting a drop-down list to a cell is a slick trick that can add ...
Drop-down list - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A drop-down list is a user interface control GUI element, similar to a list box, which allows the user to choose one value from a list. When a drop-down list is inactive, it ...
Drop-Down Menu Maker. JavaScript / DHTML Menu Trees!
Drop-Down Menus: Javascript Menu / DHTML Menu creation. Create stylish and truly cross-browser menus in just minutes!
AAYBA Drop-Down Format
How the drop down format works`... The AAYBA World Series will again feature our drop-down format during the 2009 Open World Series. This format insures that teams from all levels ...
Drop Down Menu : Introduction - JavaScript Tutorial ...
T he script that makes the drop-down menus work as links is very simple, yet, extremely powerful. I t works with framesets also, giving you the option to open links in new windows.
Drop Down Dates for First Year Courses
Drop Down Dates, 2009 Winter Session. After September 22, students who are struggling in MAT 137Y, MAT 157Y, MAT 237Y, or MAT 257Y may wish to consider dropping down to a lower ...
AddThis Blog » Blog Archive » AddThis WordPress Plugin (drop-down ...
Hot! Hot! We’ve got it! We now also have a Wordpress Plugin for the new drop-down version of the widget. This Plugin will automatically insert the AddThis widget below each post ...