Question

I have a ddl and am trying to use jquery to execute an event when selected option is change but the function for the change event is being executed when the page loads.

$(function () {
$("#<%= ddlMake.ClientID %>").change(handleddl1());});

Does it matter if it is a asp ddl being populated by sql datasource?

Any explanation as to why and how I could make it work as needed would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Because you’re calling handleddl1 instead of just passing it. Use this instead:

$(function () {
    $("#<%= ddlMake.ClientID %>").change(handleddl1);
});