ddl in asp.net

When I load a drop down list it automatically selects the first value
in the list. I tried doing this:

Me.ddlCustomers.SelectedIndex=-1

hoping it would make sure nothing is selected and that didnt work.
I just want to make sure the user selects something so that the combo box triggers the ChangeSelectedIndex event. Right now if it has a value it doesnt run that code.

I want the combo boxes to have nothing selected at first.

I tried searching google with very little info :(.

Thanks,

After you bind the data or whatever, add a new item at index 0 that is just a space.

..databind code...

DropDownList1.Items.Insert(0, new ListItem(" ", "-1"));

If you look at most web sites they have either:

(Please Select One)
or
(None)

As the 1st entry. I believe this is to do what you want.

Woka

Look at all the combos on VBF...they all have a desc as their 1st entry.

Woka