In this lesson, we will explore how to achieve a consistent appearance while still utilizing the native element using CSS. To deploy a fully customized and accessible select component, we have two main options: using a component library or building it from scratch. However, due to the complexity of its internal structure, achieving consistent styling for the native element across different browsers is quite challenging.
We typically add dropdowns to a webpage using the native HTML element. In some cases, it can also be used as a filtering mechanism.
This widget is commonly used in forms to collect user input. A dropdown menu presents a list of options for users to choose from.