Getting Started | Select2 - The jQuery replacement for select boxes


Select2 is a customizable jQuery-based select box offering features like searching, tagging, remote data support, and theming.
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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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