HTML <select> Tag

Description:

The HTML <select> tag is used for defining a select list.

 

Specific Attributes:

Attribute Definition
name Assigns a name to the select list.
size Specifies the number of rows to be visible at the same time.
multiple Specifies that multiple selections can be made.

Other Attributes:

Attribute Definition
dir

Specifies the text direction for the content in an element.
Possible Values:

  • rtl  (Right to Left)
  • ltr  (Left to Right)
class Specifies a classname for an element.
id Specifies a unique id for an element.
lang Specifies a language code for the content in an element.
title Specifies a title to associate with the element. Many browsers will display this when the cursor hovers over the element (similar to a "tool tip").
style Specifies an inline style for an element.
tabindex Specifies the tab order of an element.
disabled Disables the input control. The button won't accept changes from the user. It also cannot receive focus and will be skipped when tabbing.

Example Code:

<select>
  <option value ="new york">New York</option>
  <option value ="london">London</option>
  <option value ="sydney" selected>Sydney</option>
  <option value ="auckland">Auckland</option>
</select>

Result