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HTML <select> Tag



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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



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.









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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.





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