# winforms-lookup-add-empty-item

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# WinForms Lookup - Add an empty item to the drop-down list

This example demonstrates how to display an empty (blank) item in the dropdown of the WinForms LookUpEdit control. You can also use this technique to display an empty item in the `GridLookUpEdit`.


## Files to Review

* [DataSourceWithEmptyItem.cs](./CS/DataSourceWithEmptyItem.cs) (VB: [DataSourceWithEmptyItem.vb](./VB/DataSourceWithEmptyItem.vb))
* [Form1.cs](./CS/Form1.cs) (VB: [Form1.vb](./VB/Form1.vb))


## See Also

* [WinForms Data Grid - Add custom data rows](https://github.com/DevExpress-Examples/winforms-grid-display-custom-rows)
* [How to clear the currently selected value in the LookUp editor](https://supportcenter.devexpress.com/ticket/details/a359/how-to-clear-the-currently-selected-value-in-the-lookup-editor)
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