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To specify the list of options for a drop-down list or list box

You can add list items using the Field tab in the Object palette for the drop-down list or list box.

Tip:	You can dynamically populate a drop-down list with values from a data source.

1.	In the Object palette, click the Field tab, and do one of the following actions:

•	Double-click below the Text column heading in the List Items box.

•	Click Add Item .

2.	Type the text corresponding to the first option and press Enter.

3.	Type the text corresponding to the next option and press Enter.

4.	Repeat step 3 for each option that you want to add to the list.

5.	To reorder an item in the list, select the item and click Move Up or Move Down .

6.	To delete an item in the list, select the item and click Delete Item .

7.	To sort the list in ascending order, select Sort Ascending .

8.	To sort the list in descending order, select Sort Descending .

9.	For a drop-down list only, to enable users to specify an item that does not appear in the list, select the Allow Custom Text Entry option.

See also 

To dynamically populate a drop-down list or list box

Drop-down list properties in the Field tab

List box properties in the Field tab

To specify the list of options for a drop-down list or list box