The HTMLSelectElement.checkValidity() method checks whether the element has any constraints and whether it satisfies them. If the element fails its constraints, the browser fires a cancelable invalid event at the element, and then returns false.
Syntax
var result = selectElt.checkValidity();Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLSelectElement.checkValidity()' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change since the latest snapshot, HTML5. |
| HTML5 The definition of 'HTMLSelectElement.checkValidity()' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition, snapshot of HTML Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Yes | Yes | 4 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | Yes | Yes | 4 | ? | Yes | ? |