{"id":257527,"date":"2024-05-23T20:04:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T20:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/?p=257527"},"modified":"2024-05-23T20:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T20:04:27","slug":"how-to-set-default-selected-value-in-dropdown-using-jquery-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-set-default-selected-value-in-dropdown-using-jquery-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set default selected value in dropdown using jQuery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

jQuery is a popular JavaScript library that simplifies the process of manipulating HTML elements and performing various actions on web pages. One common question web developers often encounter is how to set a default selected value in a dropdown using jQuery. In this article, we will explore the solution to this problem and address other related frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n

**How to set default selected value in dropdown using jQuery?**
\nTo set a default selected value in a dropdown using jQuery, you can use the `.val()` function to assign the desired value to the dropdown. For example, if you have a dropdown with an id of “myDropdown” and you want to set the option with a value of “default” as the default selected value, you can use the following code:
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\n$(“#myDropdown”).val(“default”);
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\nThis will automatically select the option with the value “default” in the dropdown.<\/p>\n

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