Input Checkbox name Attribute
Definition and Usage
name Sets or returns the value of the checkbox's name attribute.
The HTML name attribute is used to identify form data after 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 name of the checkbox:
var x = document.getElementById("myCheck").name;
Example 2
Change the name of the checkbox:
document.getElementById("myCheck").name = "newCheckboxName";
Syntax
Return name attribute:
checkboxObject.name
Set name attribute:
checkboxObject.name = name
Attribute Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the checkbox. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string value representing the name of the checkbox. |
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Browser Support
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
