HTML | selected Attribute
The selected attribute in HTML is used to specify which option should be by default selected when the page loads. This is a boolean attribute. The option that is having the selected attribute will be displayed by default.
Syntax:
<option selected>value</option>
Note: This attribute can be used only on <option> element.
Example: Below HTML program to illustrate selected Attribute
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<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title>HTML selected Attribute</title> </head> <body style = "text-align: center;"> <h1 style = "color: green;">GeeksforGeeks</h1> <h2>HTML selected Attribute</h2> <!-- List of Options --> <select> <option value="merge">Merge Sort</option> <option value="bubble">Bubble Sort</option> <option value="insertion">Insertion Sort</option> <!-- Option element with selected attribute --> <option value="quick" selected>Quick Sort</option> </select> </body></html> |
Output:
Supported Browsers: The browser supported by selected attribute are listed below:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
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