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jQuery :selected Selector

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Example

Select the pre-selected item(s) in a drop-down list:

$(":selected")
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Definition and Usage

The :selected selector selects option elements that are pre-selected.

Note: This selector will not work on checkboxes or radio buttons. Use the :checked selector instead.


Syntax

$(":selected")

❮ jQuery Selectors