Getting the value of a select in HTML is a fairly recurring question. Learn how to return the value and text of a dropdown list using pure JavaScript or jQuery.

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Learn how to get the value and text of a select or dropdown list in HTML using JavaScript or jQuery.

JavaScript: How to Get the Value of a Select or Dropdown List

<p>Sometimes I cannot fall asleep, wondering if there is still some soul out there using jQuery.</p>
