list box no selection

if(listBox.SelectedItem.Text != null)
{
// test
}

This code gives exception if no item is selected in the list box, how can I
check if any item is selected or not?try testing SelectedItem for null instead, before using the property.

JIM.H. wrote:

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if(listBox.SelectedItem.Text != null)
{
// test
}
>
This code gives exception if no item is selected in the list box, how can I
check if any item is selected or not?

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Originally Posted by

if(listBox.SelectedItem.Text != null)
{
// test
}
>
This code gives exception if no item is selected in the list box, how can
I
check if any item is selected or not?

if(listBox.SelectedIndex == -1)
{
// no items selected
}