The <optgroup> element is used to put group related options in a drop-down list. If you have a long list of options, groups of related options are easier to handle for a user.
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<select>
<optgroup label="Swedish Cars"> <option value="volvo">Volvo</option> <option value="saab">Saab</option> </optgroup> <optgroup label="German Cars"> <option value="mercedes">Mercedes</option> <option value="audi">Audi</option> </optgroup> </select> |