Tag <select> HTML Reference



Example

Create a drop-down list with four options:

<select>
  <option value="red">Red</option>
  <option value="green">Green</option>
  <option value="blue">Blue</option>
</select>

Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

1. Definition and Usage

The <select> tag is used to create a drop-down list.

The <option> tags inside the <select> element define the available options in the list.


2. Tips and Notes

Tip: The <select> element is a form control and is used to collect user input.


3. Differences Between HTML and XHTML

None


4. 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 selected at onceSTF
namenameDefines a name for the drop-down listSTF
sizenumberDefines the number of visible options in a drop-down listSTF

5. Standard Attributes

The <select> tag supports the following standard attributes:

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

6. Event Attributes

The <select> tag supports the following event attributes:

AttributeValueDescriptionDTD
onblurscriptScript to be run when an element loses focusSTF
onchangescriptScript to be run when an element changeSTF
onclickscriptScript to be run on a mouse clickSTF
ondblclickscriptScript to be run on a mouse double-clickSTF
onfocusscriptScript to be run when an element gets focusSTF
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

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