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>

---

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