Use the
selectedIndex
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script language="JavaScript">
<!--
function selectChange1() {
document.getElementById("dropdown2").selectedIndex =
document.getElementById("dropdown1").selectedIndex;
}
function selectChange2() {
document.getElementById("dropdown1").selectedIndex =
document.getElementById("dropdown2").selectedIndex;
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<select name="dropdown1" onChange="selectChange1()">
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
<select name="dropdown2" onChange="selectChange2()">
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
</body>
</html>