MULTIPLE Attribute | multiple Property

Sets or retrieves whether multiple items can be selected from a list.

Syntax

HTML	<SELECT MULTIPLE ... >
Scripting	select.multiple [ = bMultiple ]

Possible Values

bMultiple

Boolean that specifies one of the following values: false Multiple items cannot be selected. true Multiple items can be selected.

The property is read/write with a default value of false.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see Dynamic Properties.

Example

This example uses the MULTIPLE attribute and the multiple property to switch between allowing the user to select one item or multiple items from a list.

Sample Code

<SELECT ID=oSelect MULTIPLE>
<OPTION>Item 1</OPTION>
<OPTION>Item 2</OPTION>
<OPTION>Item 3</OPTION>
</SELECT>
:
<BUTTON onclick="oSelect.multiple=false">One</BUTTON>
<BUTTON onclick="oSelect.multiple=true">Many</BUTTON>

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Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.	SELECT