HTML - Option

option is an element used to define a value.

option can be contained in:

• a select (list)
• an optgroup (to group option)
• or a datalist element (data array)

For example, this select creates a drop-down list of colors:

<select>
  <option value="blue">Blue</option>
  <option value="yellow">yellow</option>
  <option value="red">Red</option>
  <option selected value="green">Green</option>
</select>

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