1'Audi' will be the first item seleted by default:
2
3<label for="cars">Choose a car:</label>
4
5<select id="cars">
6 <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
7 <option value="saab">Saab</option>
8 <option value="vw">VW</option>
9 <option value="audi" selected>Audi</option>
10</select>