How to Search Through a C# DropDownList Programmatically

Question

I am having a hard time figuring out how to code a series of \"if\" statements that search through different dropdownlists for a specific value entered in a textbox. I was able

Answer 1

I would make a list of Drop-down boxes and then use linq to select on it.

List list = new List();
list.Item.Add(dropdown1);
list.Item.Add(dropdown2); 
.... (etc)

var selected = from item in list.Cast()
               where item.value == textBox1.text
               select item;