Both the statement will give same efficiency. If you have a scenario where you want the result object of dtDataTable.Select("TableColumn = 1") , then go for the first statement. otherwise go for the second.

hi, Change your DrawMode property of combobox to OwnerDrawVariable. And then try to override the DrawItem event of your combobox. Note : "DrawItemState enumeration" use this keyword to find help from MSDN. ************************** S r e e j i t h N a i r **************************