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HTML <select> tag

Definition and Usage

The select element creates a drop-down list.

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

NONE

Tips and Notes

Tip: Use this tag in the form element to accept user input.

Example

Source Output
<select>
  <option value ="volvo">Volvo</option>
  <option value ="saab">Saab</option>
  <option value ="opel">Opel</option>
  <option value ="audi">Audi</option>
</select>

Optional Attributes

DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.

Attribute Value Description DTD
disabled disabled When set, it disables the drop-down list STF
multiple multiple When set, it specifies that multiple items can be selected at a time STF
name unique_name Defines a unique name for the drop-down list STF
size number Defines the number of visible items in the drop-down list STF

Standard Attributes

id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang, accesskey, tabindex

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes.

Event Attributes

onfocus, onblur, onchange

For a full description, go to Event Attributes.

Try-It-Yourself Demos

Simple drop down box
How to create a simple drop-down box on an HTML page. A drop-down box is a selectable list.

Another drop down box
How to create a simple drop-down box with a pre-selected value.

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