Definition and Usage
The multiple attribute is a boolean attribute.
When present, it specifies that the user is allowed to enter/select more than one value.
Applies to
The multiple attribute can be used on the following elements:
| Elements | Attribute |
|---|---|
| <input> | multiple |
| <select> | multiple |
Examples
Input Example
A file upload field that accepts multiple values:
<form action="demo_form.asp">
Select images: <input type="file" name="img" multiple>
<input type="submit">
</form>
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Select Example
A drop-down list that allows multiple selections:
<select multiple>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
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Browser Support
The multiple attribute has the following browser support for each element:
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| input | 6.0 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
| select | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |