HTML <select> multiple Attribute

The HTML <select> tag

Definition and Usage

multiple Property is a boolean property.

When present, it specifies that multiple options can be selected at once.

Selecting multiple options varies in different operating systems and browsers:

  • For Windows: Hold down the ctrl key to select multiple options
  • For Mac: Hold down the command key to select multiple options

Due to different implementations and the need to notify users that multiple selections are available, checkboxes are more user-friendly than dropdown lists.

Example

Dropdown list that allows multiple selections:

<label for="cars">Please select a car brand:</label>
<select name="cars" id="cars" multiple>
  <option value="audi">Audi</option>
  <option value="byd">BYD</option>
  <option value="geely">Geely</option>
  <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
</select>

Try It Yourself

Syntax

<select multiple>

Browser Support

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The HTML <select> tag