Forms and Arrays

[Anon]

Okay guys, I have a form that allows people to submit to a database and I need an array to state which category the information they submit will go into.

I need a drop down menu like this:

<select name="categories">
<option selected>Option 1
<option>Option 2
<option>Option 3
<option>Option 4
<option>Option 5
</select>

If the user clicks "Option 2" it needs to register in the database as "2". I know that I need to use an array but I'm not sure how to go about it using forms, never done it before. I have read the article on here but I can't understand it - can someone help me?

Thanks,
Adam.

[Anon]

you don't need an array.

<select name="categories">
<option value=1 selected>Option 1
<option value=2>Option 2
<option value=3>Option 3
<option value=4>Option 4
<option value=5>Option 5
</select>

will return the value you require.