Input Email readOnly Attribute

HTML DOM Input Email Object

Definition and Usage

readOnly Set or return whether the email field should be read-only.

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

This property reflects the HTML readonly attribute.

Tip:To prevent users from interacting with the field, use disabled attribute.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> readonly Attribute

Example

Example 1

Set the email field to read-only:

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

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Example 2

Check if the email field is read-only:

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

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Syntax

Return the readOnly property:

emailObject.readOnly

Set the readOnly property:

emailObject.readOnly = true|false

Attribute value

Value Description
true|false

Specify whether the email field should be read-only.

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

Technical Details

Return Value: Boolean value, returns if the email 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
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HTML DOM Input Email Object