drown-list - show in first value??

[Susanne Mohn]

Hi,
I have a drown down list, filled with values from a xml file.
when i fill out the form, the first value on drop down list is empty.
so the user thinks- there is no value. But there are a lot of values when he
click on the field.

My Question: IS there a way to show the first value in th first row , so you
can see it.??

Sorry about my bad english.

Susan

 

[Ben Walters]

Hey Susan,
Basically the issue here is the field is still technically blank
Usually when I'm using a drop down that is pulling data external to the form
I enter "Select..." as the default value for the field, this will display
when the form loads then prompt the user to pick something from the drop
down (as is the standard functionality for controls of this type), to
further ensure this I'll also include a validation rule to prevent the user
continuing if the value of the field = "Select...".

Hope this helps

Cheers
Ben walters

 

[S.Y.M. Wong-A-Ton]

If you're using the InfoPath client application, you can try this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555838

 

[Susanne Mohn]

thanks - this great !!!

Susan

If you're using the InfoPath client application, you can try this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555838