Input Hidden type Attribute

Definition and Usage

type The attribute returns which type of form element the hidden input field is.

For hidden objects, this will always be "hidden".

Example

Find out what type of form element the hidden input field is:

var x = document.getElementById("myInput").type;

Try It Yourself

Syntax

hiddenObject.type

Technical Details

Return Value: String value, the form element type of the hidden input field.

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