In Javascript,onSubmit, you can set value of the field ( or may be some
other fhidden field ) equal to
"document.forms[0].selCategory[document.forms[0].selCategory.selectedIndex].
text"
You will get the purpose solved
Abhay
----- Original Message -----
From: Amar Das <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 12:13 AM
Subject: Option Text
> I have a list in a jsp page which somewhat looks like the following
> <p>Category
> <select name="selCategory">
> <option value="ALL" selected>ALL</option>
> <option value="AMPH">Amphibious</option>
> <option value="AW">Air Warfare</option>
> <option value="C2">Command and Control </option>
> </select>
> </p>
>
> When I submit the form containing the list I can get the parameter value
> using the following syntax
> categoryValue = request.getParameter(selCategory) -> results in AMPH if
> that is selected.
>
> How can I get Amphibious instead of AMPH without using a hidden component?
>
> Thanks
>
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