Input Date readOnly attribute

HTML DOM Input Date Object

Definition and usage

readOnly Sets or returns whether the date field should be read-only.

You cannot modify the read-only field. However, users can select it, highlight it, and copy text from it.

This property reflects the HTML readonly attribute.

Tip:If you want to prevent users from interacting with this field, use disabled attribute.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> readonly Attribute

Instance

Example 1

Set the date field to read-only:

document.getElementById("myDate").readOnly = true;

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Example 2

Check if the date field is read-only:

var x = document.getElementById("myDate").readOnly;

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Syntax

Return readOnly attribute:

inputdateObject.readOnly

Set readOnly attribute:

inputdateObject.readOnly = true|false

Attribute value

Value Description
true|false

Specifies whether the date field should be read-only

  • true - The date field is read-only
  • false - Default. The date field is not read-only

Technical details

Return value: Boolean value, returns if the date field is read-only true, otherwise return false.

Browser Support

The numbers in the table indicate the first browser version that fully supports this attribute.

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Support 10.0 Support Support Support

Note:The <input type="date"> element does not display any date field/calendar in IE11 and earlier versions.

HTML DOM Input Date Object