A hidden attribute on an <option> tag hides the option.
Although the option is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on an <option> tag.
The Los Angeles option is not visible.
<select>
<option>-- Select city -- </option>
<option hidden>Los Angeles</option>
<option>New York</option>
<option>Houston</option>
<option>Chicago</option>
</select>
The hidden attribute hides the <option> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <option> element is not visible, but it maintains its position on the page.
Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.
<option hidden>
<option hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid. |
Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the Los Angeles <option> element.
<select>
<option>-- Select city -- </option>
<option id="myoption">Los Angeles</option>
<option>New York</option>
<option>Houston</option>
<option>Chicago</option>
</select>
<br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide option</button>
<script>
let toggle = button => {
let element = document.getElementById("myoption");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
button.innerText = "Hide option";
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
button.innerText = "Show option";
}
}
</script>
Initially, all <option> elements are visible.
Clicking the button calls JavaScript which toggles A hidden attribute on the Los Angeles option.
With the hidden attribute applied this option is invisible.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
