A normal dropdown require a total of 2 clicks for making a change:

• 1 click to open the dropdown
• 1 click to select an item and close it

Example: ordinary dropdown:

The dropdown in alerting requires a total of 4 clicks for making the same change:

• 2 clicks to open the dropdown
• 1 to select an item
• 1 click to close the dropdown again

Example: dropdowns in alerting

Suggestion

We should use the standard EUI form controls. This will improve accessibility and user ergonomics