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HTML <select> name Attribute

< HTML <select> tag

Example

A drop-down list with a name attribute:

<select name="cars">
  <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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Definition and Usage

The name attribute specifies the name for a drop-down list.

The name attribute is used to reference elements in a JavaScript, or to reference form data after a form is submitted.


Browser Support

Attribute
name Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

NONE.


Syntax

<select name="text">

Attribute Values

Value Description
text The name of the drop-down list

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