Kendo-dropdownlist-set-selected-value Apr 2026

Kendo UI DropDownList values can be set programmatically using the .value() method for data values or the .select() method for item indices. Angular implementations favor model binding, while jQuery implementations often require explicit .value() calls, particularly with remote data. Detailed API documentation for these methods is available at Telerik.com . value - API Reference - Kendo UI DropDownList - Telerik.com