HTML <option> tag

Definition and Usage

The option element defines an option in the drop-down list. 

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In HTML the <option> tag has no end tag.

In XHTML the <option> tag must be properly closed.

Tips and Notes

Note: The <option> tag can be used without any attributes, but you usually need the value attribute, which indicates what is sent to the server.

Note: Use this tag in conjunction with the select element, elsewhere it is meaningless. 

Example

Optional Attributes

DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.

Standard Attributes

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes.

Event Attributes

For a full description, go to Event Attributes.

Try-It-Yourself Demos

Simple drop down box
How to create a simple drop-down box on an HTML page. A drop-down box is a selectable list.

Another drop down box
How to create a simple drop-down box with a pre-selected value.

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