# Drop Down Input Control for Build Your Own Reports

Drop down lists allow the user to select an item from list of data that you configure.

#### Example

This image is an example of a drop down input in a report:

##### Settings

To display a drop down list in your report, configure the following settings on the Edit Report Input dialog box:

Setting | Selection
--- | ---
Input Variable | The name you will use as a parameter in the report query.
Display Name | Then name that will appear as a label for the input in the report.
Input Variable Type | String
Input Control Type | DropDown
Required | Optional
Default Value | Full
Values | DataSet
DataSet | The data set you created for this input
Value Field | backuplevel
Label Field | backuplevel

The following image is an example of the configured settings.

#### Associated Input Variables

- Boolean

- Decimal

- Integer

- String

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