Input Button name Attribute

Definition and Usage

name Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the input button.

The HTML name attribute is used to identify form data after the form data is submitted to the server, or to reference form data on the client using JavaScript.

Note:Only form elements with the name attribute will pass their values when submitting the form.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> name Attribute

Instance

Example 1

Get the button name:

var x = document.getElementById("myBtn").name;

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Example 2

Change the button name:

document.getElementById("myBtn").name = "newButtonName";

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Syntax

Return name attribute:

buttonObject.name

Set name attribute:

buttonObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the button.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the name of the input button.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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