Hi,
I get confused between  the property of drop down list,
not sure when to use either one, I run into issues when using  ddl.SelectedItem.Value, but when I use ddl.SelectedValue  it solve the problem and I am able to get the value.
 
Please advise 
 
            if (ddlOwner.SelectedItem.Value == "1")   {
                 lblOutput.Text = "Please select Owner !";
                 lblOutput.ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red;
                 ddlOwner.Focus();
                 return;
}
 
VS
 
if (ddlOwner.SelectedValue == "1") {
                lblOutput.Text = "Please select Owner !";
                lblOutput.ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red;
                ddlOwner.Focus();
                return;
}
  Al