Where did combo box/drop-down lists come from?

1. Who invented the drop-down list?
2. Is combo box a drop-down list?
3. What is the difference between a combo box and a list box?
4. Which tag is required to create a combo box drop-down box?

Who invented the drop-down list?

Four years before it was considered stable, the feature was developed in 2004 by Google engineer Kevin Gibbs and the name was chosen by Marissa Mayer. Google, and other large search companies, maintain a blacklist that prevents the display of queries that could be interpreted as violating their social responsibility.

Is combo box a drop-down list?

A combo box is a combination of a standard list box or a drop-down list and an editable text box, thus allowing users to enter a value that isn't in the list. An editable drop-down list is a combination of a drop-down list and an editable text box.

What is the difference between a combo box and a list box?

Generally, a combo box is appropriate when there is a list of suggested choices, and a list box is appropriate when you want to limit input to what is on the list. A combo box contains a text box field, so choices not on the list can be typed in.

Which tag is required to create a combo box drop-down box?

The correct answer is <SELECT>. The <select> element is used to create a drop-down list. The <select> element is most often used in a form, to collect user input.