Lea Verou 3/4/2011

Custom <select> drop downs with CSS3

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This technical article explains how to use the CSS3 pointer-events property to create custom-looking <select> dropdown menus by overlaying elements on native dropdown arrows. It covers browser-specific implementations, Webkit appearance properties, feature detection methods, and addresses Opera's partial support. The article also discusses why JavaScript alternatives are impractical for this specific UI customization.

Custom &lt;select&gt; drop downs with CSS3

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