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GOV.UK Design System Select component
Documents native select controls with labels, hints, error messages, selected values, long-list caution, and advice to avoid pre-selecting answers for questions.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inaccessible custom select | Flag this anti-pattern when a custom dropdown cannot be opened, navigated, selected, dismissed, and reviewed by keyboard. | The trigger exposes an accessible name, current value, role, and expanded or collapsed state. | GOV.UK select guidance supports native labels, hints, errors, selected values, and caution around long lists. |
| Select | Choose select sparingly for a single choice from a moderate known list when space or task priority justifies collapsing options. | The selected value remains visible after the menu closes. | GOV.UK select guidance supports native labels, hints, errors, selected values, long-list caution, and no preselected answers for questions. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .