Since I came across the jquery datepicker, I have been using it in my webforms
to obtain dates from user instead of the usual dropdownlist box method,because I think it is cool and easy to use.
However in most websites I see them still using the dropdownlist box to obtain dates.
Is there any technical reason why most use the dropdownlist box instead of the jqurey date picker?. Thank you.

Hi there,

I am sure thee are other reasons, but for me there are three main reasons: accessibility, easy of use and dependency on JavaScript. Normal drop down controls are easier to use with the keyboard which makes them more accessible. When selecting dates in the past (e.g. a date of birth), it's often easier to use a drop down with years rather than clicking "back" a lot of times (although the jQuery UI datepicker supports a year drop down).

Finally, not all sites want to, or can rely on JavaScript being enabled in the client's browser.

Cheers,

Imar

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Thanks, gues ill now have to figure out where and when to use it, thanks...