Question

Explain the attributes of <select> and <option> tags.

Answer 1

<Select> Tag

The <select> tag is used to create dropdown list box in HTML. It provides a list of various options as a dropdown list. This element is more helpful when a number of options are to be displayed in a limited space. The <option> tag is used to specify list items.

Attributes of <Select> tag:

1. Name – Provide the name to the control, which is sent to the server.

2. Size – Determine the style of dropdown list box.

• Size = 1 dropdown list box
• Size = 2 List box

3. Multiple – Allows user to select multiple values:

Attributes of <Option> tag:

• Selected – Indicate default selection
• Value – Value to be submitted to server

Example:

<Select name = area size = 1>
<option value = CHN> Chennai </option>
<option value = MDR selected> Madurai </option>
<option value = CBO> Coimbatore </option>
<option value = KKM> kanyakumari </option>
</Select></p>