Button name attribute
Definition and usage
name Attribute sets or returns the button's The value of the attribute.
The value of the Specify the button's name, used to reference submitted form data, or to reference elements in JavaScript.
Instance
Example 1
Return the value of the button's name attribute:
var x = document.getElementById("myBtn").name;
Example 2
Change the value of the button's name attribute:
document.getElementById("myBtn").name = "newButtonName";
Syntax
Return name attribute:
buttonObject.name
Set name attribute:
buttonObject.name = name
Attribute Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the button. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string value representing the name of the button. |
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Browser Support
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
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| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
Related Pages
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <button> name Attribute
