how can I read combobox selected value

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stephenrodrics
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:15 am

I am new to php i want to display a text based on the item selected in combo box, how can i do so please expain

i am using the below code but nothing is happening


<html>
<body>
Department:
<p>
<select name="dep" onChange='window.location.href="tu.php?dep="+this.value;'>
<option value="" selected>--</option>
<option value="it">IT</option>
<option value="f">Finance</option>
<option value="s">Sales</option>
</select>
</p>
</body>
</html>
<?php
$dep=@$_GET["dep"];
switch($dep)
{
case 'it':
echo "Software Developer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Technical Support";
alert("test");
break;
case 'f':
echo "Cost Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary Accountant, Auditor";
break;
case 's':
echo "Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Sales Analyst";
break;
default:
echo "";
}
?>
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johnj
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:18 pm

Use onchange() method of JavaScript or the change function in jquery to display whatever text you want
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stephenrodrics
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:52 pm

johnj thanks for the prompt reply.

is there any book of website or sample which i can refer to to understand php controls specially combobox
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johnj
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Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:33 am

Here is one: http://api.jquery.com/change/
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seandisanti
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Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:01 am

w3schools.com is a great resource also, and it's actually html controls rather than php
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