What are dependent drop-downs?

Dependent drop-downs refer to a functionality where two or more drop-down lists are interlinked, such that the options available in the second drop-down are determined by the selection made in the first drop-down. This relationship allows for a more streamlined and contextual user experience.

For example, if the first drop-down includes a list of countries, the second drop-down could populate with a list of cities that correspond specifically to the country selected. This feature is beneficial as it reduces confusion for users, ensuring they only see relevant options based on their previous selections.

The concept of dependent drop-downs enhances data integrity and usability in forms or records by restricting the choices to only those that make sense given the previous context provided by the user’s input. Thus, when the specific option in the first drop-down is selected, the second drop-down automatically updates to reflect the relevant choices that apply to that selection.