HTML <select>Tag
Example
Create a selection list with 4 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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Browser Support
All major browsers support the <select> tag.
Tag Definition and Usage Instructions
The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list.
Inside the <select> element, the<option>tag defines the available options in the list.
Tips and Notes
Tip:The <select> element is a form control that can be used to accept user input in a form.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
HTML5 added some new attributes.
Attributes
New: New attribute in HTML5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| autofocusNew | autofocus | Specifies that the drop-down list automatically gets focus when the page loads. |
| disabled | disabled | When this attribute is true, the drop-down list is disabled. |
| formNew | form_id | Defines one or more forms to which the select field belongs. |
| multiple | multiple | When this attribute is true, multiple options can be selected. |
| name | text | Defines the name of the drop-down list. |
| requiredNew | required | Specifies that the user must select an option in the drop-down list before submitting the form. |
| size | number | Specifies the number of visible options in the drop-down list. |
Global Attributes
The <select> tag supportsHTML Global Attributes。
Event Attributes
The <select> tag supportsHTML Event Attributes。
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HTML DOM Reference:Select Object
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