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HTML DOM Input FileUpload Object

Input Button multiple Attribute

Definition and Usage multiple

The attribute sets or returns whether users can select multiple files using the file upload button. true When set to

This attribute reflects the HTML multiple attribute.

Tip:To select multiple files, hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key while selecting.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> multiple Attribute

Example

Example 1

Determine whether users can use the file upload button to select multiple files:

var x = document.getElementById("myFile").multiple;

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Example 2

Allow users to select multiple files:

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

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Syntax

Return the multiple attribute:

fileuploadObject.multiple

Set the multiple attribute:

fileuploadObject.multiple = true|false

attribute value

value description
true|false

Specifies whether multiple files can be selected using the file upload button

  • true - The file upload button accepts multiple selected files
  • false - Default. The file upload button does not accept multiple files

Technical Details

Return Value: Boolean value, returned if it is possible to select multiple files using the file upload button true; otherwise return false

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HTML DOM Input FileUpload Object