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JavaScript

Posted by Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson
2,365 Points

why is it select.value and not options.value

Why is the breed variable set to select.value and not options.value. Aren't options a child element of the select element?

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

Can you provide a link to the video?

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KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

The page from w3schools may help.

The value property (of select) sets or returns the value of the selected option in a drop-down list.