Input Button name Attribute
Definition and Usage
name Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the file upload button.
The HTML name attribute is used to identify form data submitted to the server or to reference form data on the client using JavaScript.
Note:Only form elements with a 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 file upload button:
var x = document.getElementById("myFile").name;
Example 2
Change the name of the file upload button:
document.getElementById("myFile").name = "newFileName";
Syntax
Return name attribute:
fileuploadObject.name
Set name attribute:
fileuploadObject.name = name
Attribute Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the file upload button. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string value representing the name of the file upload button. |
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Browser Support
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Support | 10.0 | Support | Support | Support |
