Can I apply the required attribute to <select> fields in HTML5?

Question

How can I check if a user has selected something from a field in HTML5?

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Answer 1

You need to set the value attribute of option to the empty string:

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select will return the value of the selected option to the server when the user presses submit on the form. An empty value is the same as an empty text input -> raising the required message.

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The value attribute specifies the value to be sent to a server when a form is submitted.

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