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HTML <optgroup> tag

Definition and Usage

Defines an option group. This element allows you to group choices. When you have a long list of options, groups of related choices are easier to handle.

Differences Between HTML and XHTML

NONE

Example

Source Output
<select>
<optgroup label="Swedish Cars">
<option value ="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value ="saab">Saab</option>
</optgroup>
<optgroup label="German Cars">
<option value ="mercedes">Mercedes</option>
<option value ="audi">Audi</option>
</optgroup>
</select>

Required Attributes

DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.

Attribute Value Description DTD
label text_label Defines the label for the option group STF

Optional Attributes

Attribute Value Description DTD
disabled disabled Disables the option-group when it first loads STF

Standard Attributes

id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang

For a full description, go to Standard Attributes.

Event Attributes

tabindex, onclick, ondblclick, onmousedown, onmouseup, onmouseover, onmousemove, onmouseout, onkeypress, onkeydown, onkeyup

For a full description, go to Event Attributes.

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