validating a dropdownlist

[Newbie]

i need to validate a dropdownlist (ddlState) in a c# asp.net webform. in
other words, i need to make sure that the user selects an item in the
dropdownlist. it contains the items:

Items Index
(Select a state) 0
Arizona 1
California 2
.....

my code that is not working:

<script type="text/javascript">
function Validate(){
if (document.Form1.ddlState.value == "(Select a state)")
{
alert("Please select a state.");
}
}
</script>

[Ignacio Machin \( .NET/ C# MVP \)]

Hi,

use one of the ASP.NET's validators, in especifyc the RequiredFieldValidator

cheers,

--
Ignacio Machin,
ignacio.machin AT dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department Of Transportation

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i need to validate a dropdownlist (ddlState) in a c# asp.net webform. in
other words, i need to make sure that the user selects an item in the
dropdownlist. it contains the items:

Items Index
(Select a state) 0
Arizona 1
California 2
....

my code that is not working:

<script type="text/javascript">
function Validate(){
if (document.Form1.ddlState.value == "(Select a state)")
{
alert("Please select a state.");
}
}
</script>