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hi there,

in my project i have a combo box with some values in it
at runtime the user can write on that combo box,ho do i avoid this and let the user select only a value from the combo box.

can some one help me with this,
thanx

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Short, practical expansion on ’s suggestion for : the right approach depends on which UI framework the project uses. Below are platform-specific options, common pitfalls, and quick workarounds.

For Windows Forms: switch the ComboBox out of its editable mode so users can only pick existing items. This can be done in the designer or in code. Note that WinForms ComboBox does not have a ReadOnly flag; the non-editable mode still allows keyboard navigation and the built-in “type to select” behavior. To suppress every keystroke (if needed) handle the control’s key events and discard input. See the official docs for the property that controls editability: ComboBox.DropDownStyle.

For WPF: make sure IsEditable is false (the control is non-editable by default). WPF’s property is different from WinForms, so check the WPF ComboBox docs if behavior differs: ComboBox.IsEditable.

For web pages: use a native <select> element for a selection-only widget (it does not accept typed input). If a custom “combo” (input + suggestion list) is in use, make the input readonly or replace it with <select>; consult MDN for the element behavior: HTML select element.

If a third-party control or custom widget is involved, search that control’s API for “editable”, “read-only”, or similar flags. Also consider accessibility: keep keyboard focus and clear visual state so users who rely on keyboards or screen readers can operate the list.

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Change the DropDownStyle property to DropDownList.

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THANX

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