Select With Placeholder - With placeholder

Basic

Select with placeholder text before a value is chosen.
Shadcn Select With Placeholder component

Component Data

  • ID:select/select-with-placeholder
  • Access:basic
  • Created:May 23, 2026
  • Type:example

Select With Placeholder component design & features

This example uses shadcn Select with a placeholder on SelectValue so the trigger shows guidance until the user picks an option.

Placeholder selects fit optional fields, onboarding steps, and forms where no default should be assumed.