HTML <select> name attribute

HTML <select> tag

Definition and usage

name The attribute specifies the name of the dropdown list.

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

Example

Dropdown list with name attribute:

<label for="cars">Please select a car brand:</label>
<select name="cars" id="cars">
  <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
  <option value="saab">Saab</option>
  <option value="opel">Opel</option>
  <option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>

Try it yourself

Syntax

<select name="text">

attribute value

value description
text Specify the name of the dropdown list.

Browser support

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HTML <select> tag