messages.noData String (default: "No data found.")

The text message shown in the noDataTemplate when no data is available in the widget drop-down.

Example - customize noData message

<input id="dropdownlist" />
<script>
  $("#dropdownlist").kendoDropDownList({
    dataSource: [],
    messages: {
      noData: "There is no data!"
    }
  });
</script>