HTML <select> sizeAttribute
Examples
A drop-down list with three visible options:
<select size="3">
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
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Browser Support
All major browsers support the size attribute.
Definition and Usage
The size attribute specifies the number of visible options in a drop-down list.
If the value of the size attribute is greater than 1, but less than the total number of options in the list, the browser will display a scroll bar, indicating that more options can be viewed.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<select size="number">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | The number of visible options in the drop-down list. The default value is 1. If the multiple attribute is used, the default value is 4. |
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