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Proof of concept that modern browsers will enforce select required, default option disabled on form submit
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validateselectrequired.html
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<body>
<form method="GET" action="https://duckduckgo.com/">
<select name="q" required>
<option value="" disabled selected>Pick an option</option>
<option value="duck">Duck</option>
<option value="duck">Cat</option>
<option value="duck">Bear</option>
</select>
<input type="submit"></input>
</form>
</body>
</html>
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