Microsoft KB Archive/221608

= PRB: Internet Explorer Does Not Display Title Attribute Using the Select Tag =

Article ID: 221608

Article Last Modified on 2/12/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q221608



SYMPTOMS
Internet Explorer fails to display the Title attribute of the  tag.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
If the  tag is disabled in the HTML document, the contents of the Title attribute displays as a tooltip, as in the following example: 

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
Here is an example of HTML that does not display the Title attribute:  Option1 Option2 Option3 Here is an example of HTML with the SELECT element disabled. The Title does display as a tooltip when the pointer hovers over it:  Option1 Option2 Option3 NOTE: The Title attribute is not in the HTML 4.0 specifications. It is an Internet Explorer-specific attribute.

Keywords: kbprb KB221608

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