HTML 5 <select> Tag
Example
Create a select list with four options:
<select>
<option value ="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value ="saab">Saab</option>
<option value ="opel">Opel</option>
<option value ="audi">Audi</option>
</select> |
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Definition and Usage
The select element creates a drop-down list.
The <option> tags inside the select element define the available options in
the list.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5
HTML 5 has some new attributes.
Tips and Notes
Tip: The select element is a form control and can be used in a form to
collect user input.
Attributes
New : New in HTML 5.
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
| autofocusNew |
autofocus |
Makes the select field focused on page load |
| disabled |
disabled |
When true, it disables the drop-down list |
| formNew |
formname |
Defines one ore more forms the select field belongs to. |
| multiple |
multiple |
When present, it specifies that multiple items can be selected at a time |
| name |
unique name |
Defines a unique name for the drop-down list |
| size |
number |
Defines the number of visible items in the drop-down list. |
Standard Attributes
The <a> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML 5.
Event Attributes
The <a> tag also supports the Event Attributes
in HTML 5.
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