Input DatetimeLocal name attribute

Definition and Usage

name Set or return the value of the name attribute of the local date-time field.

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 that have a name attribute will pass their values when submitting the form.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> name Attribute

Example

Example 1

Get the name of the local date-time field:

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

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Example 2

Change the name of the local date-time field:

document.getElementById("myLocalDate").name = "newDatetimeName";

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Syntax

Return the name attribute:

datetimelocalObject.name

Set the name attribute:

datetimelocalObject.name = name

Attribute value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the local date-time field.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the name of the local date-time field.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported

All major browsers support name Properties.

Note:Internet Explorer or Firefox does not support the <input type="datetime-local"> element.