How Can You Make `` Fields Required in HTML?

Using the Required Attribute with Fields in HTML

While the

element does not natively support the required attribute, there is a clever workaround that enables its use. This approach involves employing an empty value for the first option in the field.

Prerequisites:

• Correct HTML5 DOCTYPE
• Named input field

Code Example:

<code class="html"><select name="somename" required>
<option value="">Please select</option>
<option value="one">One</option>
</select></code>

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Explanation:

Per the HTML5 specification, if a

element meets the following criteria: