Dropdown Menu/List ★
Definition
Dropdown menus and dropdown lists are operating elements within a graphical user interface that can be opened or closed by clicking or tipping on them. Both contain a list of predefined values that users can select from, but differ as follows:
A dropdown menu is static. It contains fixed values that cannot be edited. An example would be the status of a service item.
A dropdown list is dynamic. Its values are generated automatically from a data set and may change if the underlying data is changed. In addition, entries can be edited or added manually. An example would be the base unit of a resource.
Navigation
In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, dropdown menus and lists are used to select from an array of possible field values. Below, please find a schematic example view of a dropdown menu and dropdown list containing the terminology used within Docs:
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dropdown menu |
| 2 | Dropdown list |