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HTML5 <option> selected Attribute
Example
A drop-down list with a pre-selected option:
<select>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="vw">VW</option>
<option selected="selected" value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="vw">VW</option>
<option selected="selected" value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
Try it yourself »
Browser Support
The selected attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The selected attribute is a boolean attribute.
When present, it specifies that an option should be pre-selected when the page loads.
The pre-selected option will be displayed first in the drop-down list.
Tip: The selected attribute can also be set after the page loads, with a JavaScript.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<option selected="selected">
Note: The selected attribute is a boolean attribute, and can be set in the following ways:
- <option selected>
- <option selected="selected">
- <option selected="">
HTML5 <option> tag
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