Input Text name Attribute

HTML DOM Input Text Object

Definition and Usage

name Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the text field.

The HTML name attribute is used to identify form data after the form data is submitted to the server, or to reference form data on the client using JavaScript.

Note:Only form elements with the 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 text field:

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

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Example 2

Change the name of the text field:

document.getElementById("myText").name = "username";

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Syntax

Return name attribute:

textObject.name

Set name attribute:

textObject.name = name

Attribute Value

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the text field.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value representing the name of the text field.

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Input Text Object