The Syncfusion React Dropdowns package is a feature-rich UI collection for dynamic dropdown interactions in React apps.
To install dropdowns and its dependent packages, use the following command,
npm install @syncfusion/react-dropdownsThe Dropdown List component provides a user-friendly interface for selecting a single option from a list of predefined values. It supports rich customization, filtering, and templating features, making it ideal for forms, data filtering, and guided user selections.
Key features
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Primitive Data Binding: Bind the Dropdown List to simple arrays of strings or numbers for straightforward use cases without complex data structures.
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Grouping: Organize Dropdown List items into logical categories using the groupBy property, improving navigation and discoverability in large datasets.
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Filtering: Enable the filterable property to allow users to search and narrow down options dynamically, with real-time updates to the list as they type.
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Grouping with Filtering: Combine grouping and filtering to enhance usability, especially when dealing with extensive or categorized data.
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Templates: Customize the Dropdown List appearance using various template options:
- Item Template: Use itemTemplate to style individual items or display additional information.
- Header Template: Add custom content at the top of the Dropdown List using headerTemplate.
- Footer Template: Include extra information or actions at the bottom using footerTemplate.
- Value Template: Style the selected value using valueTemplate for a personalized display.
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Label Mode: Control how labels or placeholders appear with the labelMode property. Available modes include Never, Always, and Auto.
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Sorting: Control item order using the sortOrder property.
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Popup Customization: Configure popupSettings (width, height, zIndex, position, offset, collision).
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Clear Button: Show a clear icon to reset selection via clearButton.
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Sizes and Variants: Adjust UI with size (Small, Medium, Large) and variant (Standard, Outlined, Filled).
Usage
import { DropDownList } from '@syncfusion/react-dropdowns';
const data = [
{ text: 'Apple', value: 'apple' },
{ text: 'Banana', value: 'banana' },
{ text: 'Cherry', value: 'cherry' }
];
export default function App() {
return (
<DropDownList
id="fruits"
dataSource={data}
fields={{ text: 'text', value: 'value' }}
placeholder="Select a fruit"
/>
);
}
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