dropdown list

Clickable options panel

A dropdown list is an interface element that expands when clicked to reveal a list of options, then collapses after a selection is made.

The name describes the motion—options drop down from the clicked area.

Common in forms and software menus: Select your country from the dropdown list.

Also called a dropdown menu or simply dropdown.

computing

menu

List of available dishes

autocomplete · listbox · widget · input · form · field · click · selection · choice · item

data

filter

Porous separation device

  • sortMethod of ordering
  • selectCarefully pick from options
  • optionAvailable course of action

category · value · field · parameter · search · query · facet · refinement · selection · constraint

navigation

menu

List of available dishes

cascade · hover · expand · collapse · sitemap · breadcrumb · header · hamburger · toggle · accordion

Opposites
input method type

dropdown listtext field

Data entry area

text box · textarea · search box · manual input · search field

selection mechanism

dropdown listradio buttons

Single-choice interface elements

toggle buttons · slider · listbox

Family

drop, down, list, drops, dropped, dropping, dropper, droplet, downs

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G