HTML multiple Attribute
Definition and Usage
The multiple
attribute is a boolean attribute.
When present, it specifies that the user is allowed to enter/select more than one value.
Applies to
The multiple
attribute can be used on the following elements:
Elements | Attribute |
---|---|
<input> | multiple |
<select> | multiple |
Examples
Input Example
A file upload field that accepts multiple values:
<form action="/action_page.php">
Select images: <input type="file" name="img" multiple>
<input type="submit">
</form>
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Select Example
A drop-down list that allows multiple selections:
<select multiple>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="opel">Opel</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>
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Browser Support
The multiple
attribute has the following browser support for each element:
Element | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
input | 6.0 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
select | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |