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Example
A drop-down list inside an HTML form:
<form action="demo_form.asp">
<select name="cars">
<option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>
<option value="saab">Saab 95</option>
<option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>
<option value="audi">Audi TT</option>
</select>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
<select name="cars">
<option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>
<option value="saab">Saab 95</option>
<option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>
<option value="audi">Audi TT</option>
</select>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
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Browser Support
The value attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The value attribute specifies the value to be sent to a server when a form is submitted.
The content between the opening <option> and closing </option> tags is what the browsers will display in a drop-down list. However, the value of the value attribute is what will be sent to the server when a form is submitted.
Note: If the value attribute is not specified, the content will be passed as a value instead.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
NONE.
Syntax
<option value="value">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| value | The value to be sent to the server |
HTML <option> tag
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