Setting the Initial Selected Value in Kendo DropDownList: A Quick Guide

The Kendo DropDownList is a UI component that allows users to select a value from a predefined list. To set the initial selected value in the Kendo DropDownList, you can use the value property or the select method.

Using the value property:

$("#dropdownlist").data("kendoDropDownList").value("initialValue");

Using the select method:

$("#dropdownlist").data("kendoDropDownList").select(function (dataItem) {
  return dataItem.Value === "initialValue";
});

Replace "dropdownlist" with the actual ID or selector of your DropDownList, and "initialValue" with the value you want to select initially.

Remember to ensure that the DropDownList is fully initialized before attempting to set the selected value.