Rendering of select with multiple

[richarddunnebsc]

The select with multiple, depending on the height, may or may not have a scrollbar. Given a height of 40 or 50 px for example, the select with multiple effectively has no scrollbar, just up and down arrow keys. A scrollbar is much faster for finding/selecting an option as with select without multiple. If allowing multiple, is there a necessity to display multiple/all options?
On a webpage containing a select with multiple, it is reasonable to expect that the user will be given a written cue that multiple options can be selected, that clicking outside will close the select. For these reasons I propose that the select with multiple render the same as without it, the only difference, the ability to select multiple options without closing, clicking outside closes the select.

[scottaohara]

in general i would agree with this, so long as there is also a stand-alone listbox element which could also allow for single or multiple selection.

[richarddunnebsc]

@scottaohara If you are talking about a select without multiple, yes, otherwise, I'm a bit confused, would like to see a rendering to see what you're describing.

[scottaohara]

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On a webpage containing a select with multiple, it is reasonable to expect that the user will be given a written cue that multiple options can be selected, that clicking outside will close the select. For these reasons I propose that the select with multiple render the same as without it, the only difference, the ability to select multiple options without closing, clicking outside closes the select.

I am interpreting you as saying that whether a select allows for single or multiple selection, it would render as a control (button) that invokes a listbox popup

I am saying that I think that's a good idea, so long as people can also have a single or multiple select listbox that is not a popup.

[richarddunnebsc]

Ok, I get what you are saying. I appreciate the support for the idea.

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