HTML Option value attribute

Example

A drop-down list with values to be sent to a server:

<select>   <option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>   <option value="saab">Saab 95</option>   <option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>   <option value="audi">Audi TT</option> </select>

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Definition and Usage

The value attribute specifies the value to be sent to a server when a form is submitted.
The content between the opening <option> and closing </option> tags is what the browsers will display in a drop-down list. However, the value in the value attribute is what will be sent to the server when a form is submitted.
Note: If the value attribute is not specified, the content will be passed as a value instead.

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Browser Support

The value attribute is supported in all major browsers.

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Syntax

<option value="value">

Attribute Values

Value	Description
value	The value to be sent to the server