HTML Select name attribute

Example

A drop-down list with a name attribute:

<select name="carlist">   <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 name attribute specifies the name for a drop-down list.
The name attribute is used to reference elements in a JavaScript, or to reference form data after a form is submitted.

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Browser Support

The name attribute is supported in all major browsers.

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Syntax

<select name="value">

Attribute Values

Value	Description
name	The name of the drop-down list