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Basic examples
Different multiselect options
Basic examples
Advanced usage
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Sizing options
Width and height sizing
Width sizing
Height sizing
Advanced examples
More complex multiselect examples
Further examples
Single select

When using the plugin for single selections (without the multiple attribute), the first option will automatically be selected if no other option is selected in advance.

Clickable optgroups

If enableClickableOptGroups option is set to true, optgroup's will be clickable, allowing to easily select multiple options belonging to the same group.

Disable if no options are given

Set disableIfEmpty option to true to disable select if it has no options. Useful in chained selects or select with dynamic data.

Showing values

Use "Select" and "Deselect" buttons to select or deselect cheese and tomatoes. Display selected or deselected options by using $('.multiselect').val() method.

Order options

Record the order the options are selected. When selecting an item an ordering number will be incremented and saved within the option.

Simulate selections

Simulate single selections using checkboxes. The behavior will be similar to a multiselect with radio buttons.

Close dropdown automatically

Close dropdown after 3 selections automatically.

Reset button

Using a reset button together with a multiselect. Select options then click Reset button to reset selections.

Multiselect templates

The templates can be overriden using the templates configuration option. The example below uses a red border color for dividers.

Multiselect methods
Toggle selection

Use the button to toggle the selection. Don't forget to include $.uniform.update(); to update checkboxes or radios state dynamically.

Destroy method

This method is used to destroy the plugin on the given element - meaning unbinding the plugin.

Refresh method

This method is used to refresh the checked checkboxes based on the currently selected options within the select. Click 'Select', then click refresh. The plugin will update the checkboxes.

Rebuild method

Rebuilds the whole dropdown menu. All selected options will remain selected (if still existent!). Click Add button and then click Rebuild button, open dropdown and you'll notice new options added to the bottom of the list.

Select method

Selects an option by its value (which has to be given as string). Works also using an array of values.

Deselect method

Deselect an option by its value (which has to be given as string). Works also using an array of values.

Disable method

Disable both the underlying select and the dropdown button.

Enable method

Enable both the underlying select and the dropdown button.