How to get selected value from Dropdown list in JavaScript

Question

How can you get the selected value from drop down list using JavaScript? I have tried the following but it does not work.

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Answer 1

I would say change var sv = sel.options[sel.selectedIndex].value; to var sv = sel.options[sel.selectedIndex].text;

It worked for me. Directing you to where I found my solution Getting the selected value dropdown jstl