HTML <textarea> name attribute

HTML <textarea> tag

Definition and usage

name The attribute specifies the name of the text area.

name The attribute is used to reference elements in JavaScript or to reference form data after submitting the form.

Example

Text area with name attribute set:

<form action="/action_page.php">
  <textarea name="comment">Enter text here ...</textarea>
  <input type="submit">
</form>

Try it yourself

Syntax

<textarea name="text">

Attribute value

Value Description
text Define the name of the text area.

Browser support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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HTML <textarea> tag