IFrame name attribute

HTML DOM IFrame Object

Definition and usage

name Attribute sets or returns the iframe element in Name attribute Value.

The name attribute specifies the name of the iframe, which can be used to refer to the element in JavaScript, or as the value of these attributes:

  • The target attribute of the <a> or <form> elements
  • The formtarget attribute of the <input> or <button> elements

Example

Example 1

Get the name of the iframe:

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

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Example 2

Change the name of the iframe:

document.getElementById("myFrame").name = "newIframeName";

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Syntax

Return name attribute:

iframeObject.name

Set name attribute:

iframeObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name The name of the iframe.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the name of the iframe.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <iframe> name Attribute

HTML DOM IFrame Object