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HTML5 <input> checked Attribute

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag

Example

An HTML form with a pre-selected checkbox:

<form action="demo_form.asp">
<input type="checkbox" name="vehicle" value="Bike" /> I have a bike<br />
<input type="checkbox" name="vehicle" value="Car" checked="checked" /> I have a car <br />
<input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The checked attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The checked attribute is a boolean attribute.

When present, it specifies that an <input> element should be pre-selected (checked) when the page loads.

The checked attribute can be used with <input type="checkbox"> and <input type="radio">.

The checked attribute can also be set after the page load, with a JavaScript.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.


Syntax

<input checked="checked" />

Note: The checked attribute is a boolean attribute, and can be set in the following ways:

  • <input checked>
  • <input checked="checked">
  • <input checked="">

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag
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