HTML <select> tag
Example
Create a select list with four 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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Definition and Usage
The <select> tag is used to create a select list (drop-down list).
The <option> tags inside the select element define the available options in
the list.
Browser Support
The <select> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
NONE
Tips and Notes
Tip: The select element is a form control and can be used in a form to
collect user input.
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 a drop-down list should be disabled |
STF |
| multiple |
multiple |
Specifies that multiple options can be selected |
STF |
| name |
name |
Specifies the name of a drop-down list |
STF |
| size |
number |
Specifies the number of visible options in a 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.
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