HTML <select> Tag
Example
Create a drop-down list with four options:
<select>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="mercedes">Mercedes</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
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Definition and Usage
The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list.
The <option> tags inside the <select> element define the available options in the list.
Browser Support
| Element | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <select> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tips and Notes
Tip: The <select> element is a form control and can be used in a form to collect user input.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
HTML5 has added some new attributes.
Attributes
= New in HTML5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| autofocus | autofocus | Specifies that the drop-down list should automatically get focus when the page loads |
| disabled | disabled | Specifies that a drop-down list should be disabled |
| form | form_id | Defines one or more forms the select field belongs to |
| multiple | multiple | Specifies that multiple options can be selected at once |
| name | name | Defines a name for the drop-down list |
| required | required | Specifies that the user is required to select a value before submitting the form |
| size | number | Defines the number of visible options in a drop-down list |
Global Attributes
The <select> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.
Event Attributes
The <select> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.
Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: Select Object
CSS Tutorial: Styling Forms
Default CSS Settings
None.
