Android Studio Spinner

Syntax

<Spinner
    android:id="@+id/mySpinner"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

Example

<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <Spinner
        android:id="@+id/mySpinner"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:entries="@array/myArray" />

</RelativeLayout>

Output

The output will be a drop-down list when the spinner is clicked.

Explanation

Spinner is a view that allows the user to select one item from a dropdown list. The selected item will be displayed on the spinner.

Use

Spinners are commonly used in forms and menus on Android applications. They are easy to use and provide a list of options for the user to select from.

Important Points

• android:entries or adapter attributes are required for the spinner to display data.

Summary

In this tutorial, we learned about the Spinner view in Android Studio, its syntax, example, output, and explanation. We also saw its use in Android applications, and some important points to remember when using this view.