HTML <select> disabled Attribute

Last Updated : 26 May, 2026

The disabled attribute is used to make a <select> dropdown inactive and unclickable. Users cannot select or change options from a disabled dropdown.

  • Prevents users from interacting with the dropdown menu.
  • Disabled <select> elements cannot be clicked or modified.
  • It is a boolean attribute, so its presence alone disables the element.

Syntax:

<select disabled>option values...</select>
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    <head> 
        <title>HTML select disabled Attribute</title> 
    </head> 

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        <h1 style = "color: green;">GeeksforGeeks</h1>
        <h2>HTML select disabled Attribute</h2>

        <p>This select field is disabled.</p>

        <!--A disabled select-->
        <select disabled>
            <option value="binary">Binary Search</option>
            <option value="linear">Linear Search</option>
            <option value="interpolation">Interpolation Search</option>
        </select>
    </body> 

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