A hidden attribute on a <select> tag hides the dropdown.
Although the dropdown is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on a <select> element.
The dropdown control is not visible.
A hidden select element:
<p>A hidden select element:</p>
<select hidden>
<option value="">-- Select city -- </option>
<option value="paris">Paris</option>
<option value="london">London</option>
<option value="athens">Athens</option>
<option value="madrid">Madrid</option>
</select>
The hidden attribute hides the <select> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <select> element is not visible, but it maintains its position on the page.
Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.
<select hidden>
<select hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid. |
Clicking the button will toggle A hidden attribute on the <select> element.
<select id="myselect">
<option value="">-- Select city -- </option>
<option value="paris">Paris</option>
<option value="london">London</option>
<option value="athens">Athens</option>
<option value="madrid">Madrid</option>
</select>
<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide Select</button>
<script>
let toggle = button => {
let element = document.getElementById("myselect");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
button.innerText = "Hide Select";
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
button.innerText = "Show Select";
}
}
</script>
Initially, the <select> is visible.
Clicking the button calls JavaScript that toggles the hidden attribute.
With the hidden attribute the dropdown 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 |
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