HTML Option disabled attribute

Example

A select list with four options - one disabled:

<select>   <option>Volvo</option>   <option>Saab</option>   <option disabled="disabled">Mercedes</option>   <option>Audi</option> </select>

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Definition and Usage

The disabled attribute specifies that an option should be disabled.
A disabled option is unusable and un-clickable.
The disabled attribute can be set to keep a user from selecting the option until some other condition has been met (like selecting a checkbox, etc.). Then, a JavaScript is required to remove the disabled value, and make the option selectable.

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Browser Support

The disabled attribute is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.
Note: Not supported in Safari 2.0 or earlier versions. Supported in IE 8 (beta) and newer versions.

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Syntax

<option disabled="value">

Attribute Values

Value	Description
disabled	Disables an option