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<select>

HTML <select> Tag

Example

A drop-down list with four options:
<select>
  <option>Volvo</option>
  <option>Saab</option>
  <option>Mercedes</option>
  <option>Audi</option>
</select>
The output of the code above will be:

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 HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
AttributeValueDescriptionDTD
disableddisabledSpecifies that a drop-down list should be disabledSTF
multiplemultipleSpecifies that multiple options can be selectedSTF
namenameSpecifies the name of a drop-down listSTF
sizenumberSpecifies the number of visible options in a drop-down listSTF

Standard Attributes

Тег <select> поддерживает следующие стандартные атрибуты:
AttributeValueDescriptionDTD
classclassnameSpecifies a classname for an elementSTF
dirrtl
ltr
Specifies the text direction for the content in an elementSTF
ididSpecifies a unique id for an elementSTF
langlanguage_codeSpecifies a language code for the content in an elementSTF
stylestyle_definitionSpecifies an inline style for an elementSTF
tabindexnumberSpecifies the tab order of an elementSTF
titletextSpecifies extra information about an elementSTF
xml:langlanguage_codeSpecifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documentsSTF
More information about Standard Attributes.

Event Attributes

The <select> tag supports the following event attributes:
AttributeValueDescriptionDTD
onclickscriptScript to be run on a mouse clickSTF
ondblclickscriptScript to be run on a mouse double-clickSTF
onmousedownscriptScript to be run when mouse button is pressedSTF
onmousemovescriptScript to be run when mouse pointer movesSTF
onmouseoutscriptScript to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an elementSTF
onmouseoverscriptScript to be run when mouse pointer moves over an elementSTF
onmouseupscriptScript to be run when mouse button is releasedSTF
onkeydownscriptScript to be run when a key is pressedSTF
onkeypressscriptScript to be run when a key is pressed and releasedSTF
onkeyupscriptScript to be run when a key is releasedSTF
onblurscriptScript to be run when an element loses focusSTF
onfocusscriptScript to be run when an element gets focusSTF
onchangescriptScript to be run when an element changeSTF

More information about Event Attributes.

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