Combo box Click Event in windows form application

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Hi,
I am using visual studio 2010. Now i have create simple project. In this project i am using combo box(Drop down box). When i click the arrow then only it shows the list of items. But i want, if click anywhere in the combo box, it should show the list of items in combo box.
Is it possible? If it is possible means please guide me..

When we click the combo box arrow button it show the list items. But i want where ever click in the combo box(Not only the arrow) i want show the list items.
Now can you understand? Sorry i am very weak in English.

Thanks in advance.

Posted 7-Oct-13 2:49am

Vijaydhas

Updated 7-Oct-13 3:14am

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BulletVictim 7-Oct-13 8:58am

Please rephrase your question. It is very unclear as to what you are wanting to do?

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:07am

When we click the combo box arrow button it show the list items. But i want where ever click in the combo box(Not only the arrow) i want show the list items.
Now can you understand? Sorry i am very weak in English.

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:19am

I got it..

private void comboBox1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
comboBox1.DroppedDown = true;

}

It's working..

Thank you for your instant replay. I am happy with your reply. Once again thank you.

♥…ЯҠ…♥ 7-Oct-13 9:04am

Out of curious.... What is the point of asking this question?

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:08am

When we click the combo box arrow button it show the list items. But i want where ever click in the combo box(Not only the arrow) i want show the list items.
Now can you understand? Sorry i am very weak in English.

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:19am

I got it..

private void comboBox1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
comboBox1.DroppedDown = true;

}

It's working..

Thank you for your instant replay. I am happy with your reply. Once again thank you.

Padam Agrawal 7-Oct-13 9:13am

Yes it is and its by default property, no need to give any special treatment. try again with new project if still facing problem attach same project here.

Have a great day !!!

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:17am

I tried. But it show the list of items when i click the arrow only. If i click anywhere in the combo box mean it did not show the list items.

Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:20am

I got it..

private void comboBox1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
comboBox1.DroppedDown = true;

}

It's working..

Thank you for your instant replay. I am happy with your reply. Once again thank you.

tanweer 7-Oct-13 9:23am

hi, its not what the Vijaydhas wants, check my answer below, it will work

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**tanweer** · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-07T03:15:00

Solution 1

Hi,

this is pretty simnple, just change the ComboBox DropDownStyle Property from Property window to Dropdownlist Or

C#

private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
       {
           comboBox1.DropDownStyle=ComboBoxStyle.DropDownList;
       }

Posted 7-Oct-13 3:15am

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Vijaydhas 7-Oct-13 9:25am

Oh.. Thank you.. It's working.. That's why i like the code project and code project experts..!!
Thank you...

And i tried this myself.. It is also working..!!
private void comboBox1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
comboBox1.DroppedDown = true;

}