JQuery examples

Combobox

Selected text

Q: How can I get a dropdownlist/combobox selected text in jQuery?
A: There are several possibilities:

1. The most simple solution, but imho very difficult to remember.

   $("#yourdropdownid option:selected").text();

2. A more optimized way.

   $("#yourdropdownid option").is("selected").text()

3. One stated this is the fastest.

   $("#yourdropdownid").children("option").is("selected").text()

4. One stated is() should not be used because it is a boolean whether selected or not.

   $("#yourdropdownid").children("option").filter(":selected").text()