HTML selected Attribute
HTML tag
Example
A drop-down list with a pre-selected option:
Choose a car:
Volvo
Saab
VW
Audi
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Volvo
Saab
VW
Audi
Definition and Usage
The selected attribute is a boolean attribute.
When present, it specifies that an option should be pre-selected when the page loads.
The pre-selected option will be displayed first in the drop-down list.
Tip: The selected attribute can also be set after the page loads, with a JavaScript.