Getting Started | Select2 - The jQuery replacement for select boxes


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Select2: A jQuery Replacement for Select Boxes

Select2 enhances standard select boxes by providing advanced features such as searching, tagging, and support for remote datasets via AJAX. Its customizable nature allows for seamless integration with various projects.

Key Features

  • Remote Data Support: Efficiently searches large item lists using AJAX.
  • Theming: Fully customizable with CSS, built using Sass, and an optional Bootstrap 4 theme.
  • Extensibility: A plugin system allows for easy customization.
  • Dynamic Item Creation: Enables users to add new options on the fly.
  • Browser Support: Supports both modern and legacy browsers, including Internet Explorer 11.
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Select2

The jQuery replacement for select boxes

Select2 gives you a customizable select box with support for searching, tagging, remote data sets, infinite scrolling, and many other highly used options.

Remote data support

Using AJAX you can efficiently search large lists of items.

Theming

Fully skinnable, CSS built with Sass and an optional theme for Bootstrap 4.

Fully extensible

The plugin system allows you to easily customize Select2 to work exactly how you want it to.

Dynamic item creation

Allow users to type in a new option and add it on the fly.

Full browser support

Support for both modern and legacy browsers is built-in, even including Internet Explorer 11.

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