HTML <option> tag
Example
A drop-down list with four options:
<select>
<option>Volvo</option>
<option>Saab</option>
<option>Mercedes</option>
<option>Audi</option>
</select>
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Definition and Usage
The <option> tag defines an option in a select list.
The option element goes inside the select element.
Browser Support
The <option> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
In HTML the <option> tag has no end tag.
In XHTML the <option> tag must be properly closed.
Tips and Notes
Tip: If you have a long list of
options, you can group together related options with the
<optgroup> tag.
Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is
allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
DTD |
| disabled |
disabled |
Specifies that an option should be disabled |
STF |
| label |
text |
Specifies a shorter label for an option |
STF |
| selected |
selected |
Specifies that an option should be selected by default |
STF |
| value |
text |
Specifies the value to be sent to a server when a form is
submitted |
STF |
Standard Attributes
| id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang, tabindex |
For a full description, go to Standard
Attributes.
Event Attributes
| onclick, ondblclick, onmousedown, onmouseup, onmouseover, onmousemove, onmouseout, onkeypress, onkeydown, onkeyup |
For a full description, go to Event Attributes.
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