# Select [component-header:sl-select] Selects allow you to choose one or more items from a dropdown menu. ```html preview

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``` ?> This component doesn't work with standard forms. Use [``](/components/form.md) instead. ## Examples ### Placeholders Use the `placeholder` attribute to add a placeholder. ```html preview

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``` ### Clearable Use the `clearable` attribute to make the control clearable. ```html preview

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``` ### Pill Use the `pill` prop to give selects rounded edges. ```html preview

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``` ### Disabled Use the `disabled` prop to disable a select. ```html preview

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``` ### Multiple To allow multiple options to be selected, use the `multiple` attribute. It's a good practice to use `clearable` when this option is enabled. ```html preview

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``` ### Grouping Options Options can be grouped visually using menu labels and menu dividers. ```html preview

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``` ### Sizes Use the `size` attribute to change a select's size. ```html preview

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``` ### Labels Use the `label` attribute to give the select an accessible label. ```html preview

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``` ### Help Text Add descriptive help text to an input with the `help-text` slot. ```html preview

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