Lightweight jQuery Dropdown List Plugin - Select.js

Select.js is a really simple jQuery plugin used to convert an html list into a drop down list that acts like a traditional select box.

How to use it:

1. Load the required stylesheet select.css in the head section of the webpage.

<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/select.css">

2. Create a regular Html list for the dropdown.

<div class="select-test">
  <input type="hidden" name="" value="">
  <button>
    <span>Select</span>
    <span class="caret"></span>
  </button>
  <ul>
    <li value="foo">foo</li>
    <li value="bar">bar</li>
  </ul>
</div>

3. Load jQuery library the JavaScript file select.js at the bottom of the webpage.

<script src="//code.jquery.com/jquery-1.11.3.min.js"></script>
<script src="js/select.js"></script>

4. Call the function on the wrapping element to generate a basic dropdown list.

$(".demo").select();

5. Apply custom options to the dropdown list.

$(".demo").select({

  // pre-selected item
  selected: null,

  // enable animation
  // fade or slide
  animate: false
  
});

Change log:

2015-11-15

• added animation.

 

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This awesome jQuery plugin is developed by NehrDani. For more Advanced Usages, please check the demo page or visit the official website.