how can i put an image into select? [duplicate]

Question

i have this script

<select>
<option value="1">one<img src="star.gif" height="15" width="15"></img> </option>
</select>

but it doesn't work. how can i put an image into select? thanks

update:

so it's impossible?:(maybe via javascript?...

Answer 1

you can't - DOM model doesn't allow img elements inside option elements

Answer 2

Most website which associate images with a certain option in a menu use JavaScript or jQuery to change an image at the left or right of the menu whenever a new option is selected. However, it is not possible in any way to put an image inside or set a background image for an option element.