asp.net - Get attribute from DropdownList SelectedItem -

asp.net - Get attribute from DropdownList SelectedItem -

i have dropdownlist need store more info standard list item allows. approach i've taken add together attribute each of listitems.

i monitor changes , can homecoming selectedindex, i'm not sure how attribute there, or whether there easier ways of achieving this.

any ideas?

try this:

ddl.selecteditem.attributes["key"];

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