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HTML5 <fieldset> name Attribute

HTML5 fieldset Tag Reference HTML5 <fieldset> tag

Example

A <fieldset> with a name attribute:

<fieldset name="personalia">
  Name: <input type="text" /><br />
  Email: <input type="text" /><br />
</fieldset>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The name attribute is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.


Definition and Usage

The name attribute specifies a name for a fieldset.

The name attribute is used to reference elements in a JavaScript, or to reference form data after a form is submitted.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The name attribute is new for the <fieldset> tag in HTML5.


Syntax

<fieldset name="text">

Attribute Values

Value Description
name Specifies the name of the fieldset


HTML5 fieldset Tag Reference HTML5 <fieldset> tag
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