How to Add a Placeholder to an Elementor Select Field

By default, Elementor form select fields can look empty or unclear without a prompt. Adding a placeholder option guides users on what to choose and improves your form experience. This guide shows how to add a placeholder to a select field in Elementor.

Add this Custom HTML in Elementor

ID: form-field-customdropdown

<script>

jQuery(document).ready(function($){

    const select = $('#form-field-customdropdown');

    // Reset selected value
    select.val('');

    // Disable placeholder
    select.find('option:first').prop('disabled', true);

});

</script>

How it works

The first option in the dropdown is set as a disabled, selected placeholder, so it shows as the default label but cannot be submitted as a real answer. A little setup ensures the placeholder appears greyed out while the real options remain selectable.

Tips and customization

• Write a clear prompt like Choose an option.
• Make the placeholder required so users pick a real value.
• Style the placeholder color for better contrast.

FAQ

Does this need Elementor Pro?
Form fields are a Pro feature, but the placeholder setup itself is simple configuration and light CSS.

Will the placeholder be submitted?
No. It is disabled, so it cannot be sent as a real value.