Title for drop down boxes

[webmast]

hi,
I have a set of dropdown boxes each containg different set of values.For each of the drop down boxes i've given a choice like "Pick Range","Pick Assertion" which is actually a title for the drop down.When the drop arrow is clicked, "pick range" and "pick Assertion" should not be a option to chose. These are just titles for the boxes.Could any one please help me out with this.


Thanx in advance,

pri..

 

[jemminger]

hi webmast,

I normally include this type of check in my form validation routine...just check to make sure that the selectedIndex of the drop down lists is not equal to zero.

function validate(oForm) {
if (oForm.mySel_1.selectedIndex == 0) {
alert("Please choose an option from list one."
return false;
}
}

<form onsubmit=&quot;return validate(this);&quot;>
<select name=&quot;mySel_1&quot;>
<option>Choose one:</option>
<option>
etc...
</select>
</form>
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if (!succeed) try();
-jeff