HTML <select> Tags

Definition and usage

The Select element creates a single-or multiple-selection menu.

The <option> tags in the <select&> element are used to define the options available in the list.

Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5

HTML5 has added some new properties.

Tips and Comments:

Tip: The Select element is a form control that can be used to accept user input in a form.

Property

The new property in the NEW:HTML5.

Properties	value	Description
Autofocus	Autofocus	Specifies that the text area automatically receives focus after the page is loaded.
Disabled	Disabled	Specifies that the drop-down list is disabled.
Form	form_id	Specifies one or more forms to which the text area belongs.
Multiple	Multiple	Specifies that multiple options can be selected.
Name	Name	Specifies the name of the drop-down list.
Required	Required	The specified text area is required.
Size	Number	Specifies the number of visible options in the drop-down list.

Global Properties

The <select> tag supports global properties in HTML.

Event Properties

The <select> tag supports event properties in HTML.

Try it yourself-more examples

Simple drop-down list

This example shows how to create a simple drop-down list box in an HTML page. The drop-down list box is an optional list.

Another drop-down list

This example shows how to create a simple drop-down list with preselected values. (Translator Note: Preselected values refer to pre-specified preferences.) )

HTML <select> Tags