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HTML 5 <optgroup> tag

Definition and Usage

Defines an option group. This element allows you to group choices. When you have a long list of options, groups of related choices are easier to handle.

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5

NONE

Example

Source Output
<select>
<optgroup label="Swedish Cars">
<option value ="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value ="saab">Saab</option>
</optgroup>
<optgroup label="German Cars">
<option value ="mercedes">Mercedes</option>
<option value ="audi">Audi</option>
</optgroup>
</select>

Attributes

  • 4: indicates if the attribute is defined in HTML 4.01
  • 5: indicates if the attribute is defined in HTML 5
Attribute Value Description 4 5
label text_label Defines the label for the option group 4 5
disabled disabled Disables the option-group when it first loads 4 5

Standard Attributes

class, contenteditable, contextmenu, dir, draggable, id, irrelevant, lang, ref, registrationmark, tabindex, template, title

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes in HTML 5.

Event Attributes

onabort, onbeforeunload, onblur, onchange, onclick, oncontextmenu, ondblclick, ondrag, ondragend, ondragenter, ondragleave, ondragover, ondragstart, ondrop, onerror, onfocus, onkeydown, onkeypress, onkeyup, onload, onmessage, onmousedown, onmousemove, onmouseover, onmouseout, onmouseup, onmousewheel, onresize, onscroll, onselect, onsubmit, onunload

For a full description, go to Event Attributes in HTML 5.


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