The Listbox component for Retool Apps
An input field to select an option from a list.
Refer to the selection input guide for more information on using this component.
Properties
All properties for this object with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.
allowDeselect
Whether to allow deselection of an item.
Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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deprecatedLabels
A list of labels for each item. Falls back to the corresponding value
if no label is provided.
Type | array |
Array values | string |
Mutability | Read-only |
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disabled
Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.
Type | boolean | ||||||
Format | True/False | ||||||
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disabledValues
A list of values not available for selection.
Type | array |
Array values | boolean |
Mutability | Read-only |
emptyMessage
The message to display if no value is set.
Type | string | ||||
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id
The unique identifier (name).
Type | string | ||||
Format | Plain Text | ||||
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isHiddenOnDesktop
Whether to show or hide this object in the desktop layout.
Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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isHiddenOnMobile
Whether to show or hide this object in the mobile layout.
Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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labelPosition
The position of the label relative to the input field or value.
Type | string | |||||||||
Format | Plain Text | |||||||||
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labels
A list of labels for each item. Falls back to the corresponding value
if no label is provided.
Type | array |
Array values | string |
Mutability | Read-only |
Default |
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maintainSpaceWhenHidden
Whether to take up space on the canvas if hidden
is true
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Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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margin
The amount of margin to render outside.
Type | string | |||||||||
Format | Plain Text | |||||||||
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required
Whether a value is required to be selected.
Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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searchMode
The type of search to perform.
Type | string | ||||||||
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Allowed Values |
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searchTerm
An optional string to filter the displayed options. Matches values or labels if provided.
Type | string | ||||
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selectedItem
The selected item.
Type | string | number | boolean | object | array |
Format | Custom data |
Mutability | Read-only |
Default |
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selectedLabel
The label of the selected value, by index.
Type | string |
Format | string |
Mutability | Read-only |
Default |
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showInEditor
Whether the component remains visible in the editor if hidden
is true
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Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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showSelectionIndicator
Whether to display an icon next to a selected item.
Type | boolean | ||||
Format | True/False | ||||
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style
Custom style options.
Type | object | ||||
Mutability |
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tooltipText
The tooltip text to display next to the label on hover.
Type | string | ||||
Format | Markdown | ||||
Mutability |
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Default |
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Methods
JavaScript API methods for this object. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.
listbox.clearValidation()
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listbox.resetValue()
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listbox.scrollIntoView()
Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.
listbox.scrollIntoView(options)
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listbox.setDisabled()
Set the disabled
value to toggle whether the input field is disabled. Defaults to true
without a parameter.
listbox.setDisabled(disabled)
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listbox.setHidden()
Set the hidden
value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true
without a parameter.
listbox.setHidden(hidden)
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Events
Events triggered by user interactions. You can configure event handlers in the IDE to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.
Event | Description |
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Change | The value is changed. |