Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

Forms: allow dividers in drop-down fields

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[Block] Form [Feature] Forms [Package] Forms [Pri] Normal Enhancement
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Description

It's now possible to have `


` tag in ``.

https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2024/12/new-front-end-features-for-designers-in-2025/#styling-groups-within-select-menus

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by locating the existing drop-down or select field implementation in Jetpack and compare its behavior with the linked article's HTML select divider example. Done means supported divider elements can be used in drop-down fields and render correctly without breaking existing options.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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