Display multiple lines in a drop down

[harjapb98722342]

Hello,

I am practically new to javascript and have no idea how to code. I have 2 items in a drop down list. These 2 items are 2 separate paragraphs with about 5-6 sentences each. When I run the form and click on the drop down menu, it only shows me 1 line of text and cuts off the rest. Is there any way to code so that the whole paragraph is displayed in the drop down text box? Would greatly appreciate your help!!

[try67]

Technically it's possible, but it's an undocumented feature and it tends to be buggy, so I would not recommend doing it.

[harjapb98722342]

I really need to get it done for my organization. Would you kindly recommend the right code/procedure to do it. Please and thanks.

[try67]

OK, here's the code to achieve it:

this.getField("Dropdown1").setItems(["Item 1", "Item 2\nSecond line of item 2", "Item 3"]);

The second item in the list will have two lines.

[harjapb98722342]

Whoa, that line may seem easy to read but I have absolutely no idea how to write it.

Could you give me an example with 2 items, for example:

1. Option 1 of drop down: this line is a test line.
2. Option 2 of drop down: the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

I really appreciate your help!

[try67]

Where do you want the line-break(s) to be, though?

[harjapb98722342]

1. Option 1 of drop down: this line is a (line break) test line.
2. Option 2 of drop down: the quick brown fox jumped (line break) over the lazy dog.

[try67]

And what's the name of the drop-down field?

[harjapb98722342]

Dropdownv1

[try67 · Accepted solution]

Then execute this code from the Console window (or even from a button field):

this.getField("Dropdownv1").setItems(["this line is a\ntest line.", "the quick brown fox jumped\nover the lazy dog."]);

The "\n" escape character stands for "line-break", as you can see.

[harjapb98722342]

Thank you!! We are almost there, the multi lines began to show up just the way I pictured. Just one problem, when I select the 2nd option from the drop down in preview mode, it automatically selects the first option and doesn't display the 2nd drop down paragraph. Any idea?

[try67]

No... As I said, it's buggy.