placeholder

Sets or gets the dropdown's placeholder text.

Description

Placeholder text is typically used to provide a hint to the user describing what the dropdown is for. When the user chooses an option, the placeholder text disappears.

Type:

stringRead & Write

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Get a dropdown's placeholder text

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1let placeholderStr = $w("#myDropdown").placeholder; // "Enter name"

Set a dropdown's placeholder text

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1$w("#myDropdown").placeholder = "Choose your city";