SELECT HTML Element

The SELECT element denotes a list box or drop-down list. This is an inline element and requires a closing tag.

Attributes

Attribute Value Description
ACCESSKEY 0...9, #, * Gives access or focus to an active HTML element by using a keyboard character.
CLASS   Associates the element with a CSS style.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
DISABLED   Disables the element so that it appears dimmed and does not respond to user input.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
ID   Uniquely identifies the element within a document.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
MULTIPLE   Specifies that multiple items can be selected.
NAME String Specifies a name for the select control, which is submitted (a name or value pair for each selected OPTION element) so that script can reference the control.
ONBLUR   Event that occurs when the select control loses focus by the pointing device or by tabbing navigation.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2002 software or later.
ONCHANGE   Event that occurs when the select control loses the input focus and its value has been modified since gaining focus.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2002 software or later.
ONFOCUS   Event that occurs when the select control receives focus by a pointing device or by tabbing navigation.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2002 software or later.
SIZE 0...#

1 (default)

Specifies the select control size. When the default value is used, a combo box is rendered. For values greater than 1, a list box is rendered.
STYLE   Provides the definition of the CSS styles used for this element.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
TABINDEX   Sets the order in which elements are tabbed to.
Note   Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.

Requirements

Smartphone: Windows Mobile 2002 and later
OS Versions: Windows CE 3.0 and later

Last updated on Friday, April 22, 2005

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