Dropdown length

[Cateleb]

Hi, I've searched and it may be an oft known thing, but can the length of the dropdown be altered ?

[Lee Smith]

Hi Cateleb,

 

I think we need more information on what you are trying to accomplish.

 

Why not attach a copy or a mockup of your database and a description with a little more detail of what you have now and what you are wanting to be your results.

 

Lee

Edited July 2, 2014 by Lee Smith
change some wording

[Cateleb]

Hi Lee, attached is a screen of one of the dropdowns .. they all are about the same length and you have to scroll down to click on values further down .. I have about 3 dropdowns where there's only 2 or 3 more values than are showing and I was thinking if I could make the dropdown box a bit longer people wouldn't have to scroll

[webko]

AFAIK, this is decided on the fly by the GUI, based on where the dropdown is and how much screen real estate is available - try it on a clean layout, and with different window sizes.

[bcooney]

You could try using a popover with a portal instead. Then you'd have much more control.

[Cateleb]

hadn't thought of a portal / popover .. thanks bcooney, take away the borders etc .. works a treat