Question

How can I display two columns in the DropDownList in asp.net?

SqlDataSourceNamePeop.SelectCommand = "select name,forename from people";
DropDownListCaptain.DataTextField = "name";

Like this it displays only the names. But how can i display the names+forenames?

<asp:DropDownList ID="DropDownListPeople" 
                  runat="server" 
                  DataSourceID="SqlDataSourceNamePeop">
</asp:DropDownList>
<asp:SqlDataSource ID="SqlDataSourceNamePeop" 
                   ConnectionString="xxxxx" 
                   runat="server">
</asp:SqlDataSource>

Answer 1

The easiest way is to make your sql query like this:

SqlDataSourceNameJuc.SelectCommand = "select name + ' ' +forename as FullName from people";

then bind this custom property to your drop down list like this:

DropDownListCaptain.DataTextField = "FullName";

Let me know if it fixed your problem, thanks.