HTML <option> valueAttribute
Examples
Dropdown list in an HTML form:
<form action="demo_form.html">
<select name="cars">
<option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>
<option value="saab">Saab 95</option>
<option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>
<option value="audi">Audi TT</option>
</select>
<input type="submit" value="提交">
</form>
<select name="cars">
<option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>
<option value="saab">Saab 95</option>
<option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>
<option value="audi">Audi TT</option>
</select>
<input type="submit" value="提交">
</form>
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Browser Support
All major browsers support the value attribute.
Definition and Usage
The value attribute specifies the value sent to the server when the form is submitted.
The content between the opening tag <option> and the closing tag </option> is what the browser displays in the dropdown list, while the value in the value attribute is the value sent to the server when the form is submitted.
Note:If the value attribute is not specified, the option's value will be set to the content inside the <option> tag.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<option value="value">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| value | The value sent to the server. |
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