HTML <textarea> name attribute

HTML <textarea> tag

Definition and Usage

name This attribute defines the name of the text area.

name This attribute is used to reference elements in JavaScript or to reference form data after the form is submitted.

Example

Text area with the name attribute set:

<form action="/action_page.php">
  <textarea name="comment">Please 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

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HTML <textarea> tag