how to get the index of a particular string in dropdownlist

Question

In C#, I created a string test = "test2"; and I wanted to get the index of the test2 from my asp:dropdownlist.

these are the items in my drop down list

                test1
                test2
                test3

He's using c# and windforms. I downvoted because this doesn't show any effort what so ever. — Train, Dec 20 '17 at 22:58
check the `Value` for the dropdownlist option, or check the `SelectedIndex` for the dropdownlistm or try to explain in better words what you mean — Icepickle, Dec 20 '17 at 22:59
Yeah. This is not what SO is for. Please provide an attempt at a solution. — DeadlyChambers, Dec 20 '17 at 22:59
@OrthoHomeDefense I would if I had 19 more rep, for the same reason — gsquaredxc, Dec 20 '17 at 22:59
@OrthoHomeDefense `asp:DropDownList` sounds rather like aspx and webpages, no? — Icepickle, Dec 20 '17 at 22:59
Possible duplicate of [DropdownList.selectedIndex always 0 (yes, I do have !isPostBack)](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/312735/dropdownlist-selectedindex-always-0-yes-i-do-have-ispostback) — Icepickle, Dec 20 '17 at 23:01
What have you tried???????? Have you even attempted to do something??? Where's your code??? Have you Google it??? — Eric, Dec 20 '17 at 23:01

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 20 '17 at 23:16

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I'm not sure if you are lazy or not but hey maybe this is what you looking for:

        string test = "test2";
        int ps = yourdrplst.Items.IndexOf(yourdrplst.Items.FindByText(test));

answered Dec 20 '17 at 23:16

Martius Umali

I'm 11 years old. It's hard to take it all in. Understanding this and that. Thank you. The ps has the value. – 19GreenBlankets Dec 20 '17 at 23:18
That's true. I don't know the reason why you are interested on programming but hang in there little one. – Martius Umali Dec 20 '17 at 23:23
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@19GreenBlankets you are way ahead of most 11 year olds. Hang in there and keep on learning. Don't let the haters distract you. Thank you Martius Umali for taking the time to answer. – BasicIsaac Dec 21 '17 at 00:05

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