open

Determines when the choice list is presented by interactive applications.

Syntax

Reference_Syntax.open = "userControl | onEntry | always | multiSelect"

Values

Type

Values

String

userControl (default)
onEntry
always
multiSelect

The list drops down when the user clicks on a button or makes some other appropriate gesture. The list disappears when the cursor moves outside the list or some other appropriate user-interface event occurs.

onEntry
always
multiSelect

The list drops down on entry into the field. It disappears upon exit from the field.

always
multiSelect

The list is displayed when the field is visible.

multiSelect

The user can select multiple entries from the list by pressing the Shift key while making selections. The list of choices is displayed when the field is visible.

Applies to

Model	Object
Form Model	choiceList

Version

XFA 2.1

Examples

JavaScript

DropDownList1.resolveNode("ui.#choiceList").open = "always";

FormCalc

DropDownList1.ui.#choiceList.open = "always"