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HTML select multiple attributes

HTML select tag Reference Manual HTML <select> tag

Examples

Allows multiple selections in the drop-down list:

<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

Internet ExplorerFirefoxOperaGoogle ChromeSafari

All major browsers support multiple attributes.

Definition and Usage

multiple attribute is a Boolean attribute.

multiple attribute specifies can select multiple options.

In different operating systems and browsers, select the difference more options:

  • For windows: Hold down the Ctrl button to select multiple options
  • For Mac: Hold down the command button to select multiple options

Because of these differences, and the need to inform the user can use a number of options, more user-friendly way is to use the box.

Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

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Differences between HTML and XHTML

In XHTML, prohibit attribute minimization, multiple attributes must be defined as <select multiple = "multiple">.

grammar

<select multiple>

HTML select tag Reference Manual HTML <select> tag