Need helpI have following code with classic asp\[code\]<option value="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12076766/NJ">New Jersey</option>\[/code\]Now i want just "NJ" not "New Jersey" while entering in database but it is storing "New Jersey".i am trying to read value in postback using Request.form("dropdownlist")Please suggest me how to read option "VALUE" not "TEXT" from dropdown listin classic asp.