The select element creates a dropdown menu, and option elements define the available choices.
The <select></select> element defines a drop-down list.
The <option></option> element defines an option that can be selected.
Use the selected attribute to the <option> element to define a pre-selected option.
<form>
<label for="civilstat">Civil Status:</label>
<select id="civilstat" name="civilstat">
<option value="single" selected>Single</option>
<option value="married">Married</option>
<option value="separated">Separated</option>
<option value="widowed">Widowed</option>
</select>
</form>