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 |