How do I set selectedIndex 1

[LyndonOHRC]

Hi, I need to set the selectedIndex of a select element based on users input in a text box.

I was hoping I read enough examples to do it myself but I guess I was dreaming.

The following code does not generate any errors, but, the selected index does not change either. Any help appreciated.

var strUserEntered=document.getElementById('LicenseType').value.trim();
sel=document.getElementById('LicenseTypeOther');
var elementArrayLength = sel.length;
for (i=0;i<elementArrayLength;i++) {
  if (sel[i].value==strUserEntered) {
    sel.selectedIndex = i;
  }
}

Lyndon

---People Remember about 10% of what you say ---They never forget how you made them feel. Covey

 

[kaht]

Lyndon, you were pretty close. Try this change:

var strUserEntered=document.getElementById('LicenseType').value.trim();
sel=document.getElementById('LicenseTypeOther');
var elementArrayLength = sel.length;
for (i=0;i<elementArrayLength;i++) {
  if (sel[!].options[i][/!].value==strUserEntered) {
    sel.selectedIndex = i;
  }
}

-kaht

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[LyndonOHRC]

That did it!

Thanks kaht

Lyndon

---People Remember about 10% of what you say ---They never forget how you made them feel. Covey