Parameter name attribute

Definition and usage

name The attribute sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the parameter.

<param> name attribute Define the name of the <param> element.

This attribute corresponds to value attribute Used together, for <object> tag Specified plugin parameters.

The value of the name attribute can be any name supported by the object.

Note:All major browsers support <param> tagHowever,<object> The file formats defined in it may not be supported by all browsers.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <param> Tag

Example

Get the name of the <param> element:

var x = document.getElementById("myParam").name

Try it yourself

Syntax

Return the name attribute:

parameterObject.name

Set the name attribute:

parameterObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the parameter.

Technical Details

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

Browser Support

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

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <param> name Attribute