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HTML5 <input> multiple Attribute

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag

Example

A file upload field that accepts multiple values:

<form action="demo_form.asp">
  Select images: <input type="file" name="img" multiple="multiple" />
  <input type="submit" />
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The multiple attribute works in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.


Definition and Usage

The multiple attribute is a boolean attribute.

When present, it specifies that the user is allowed to enter more than one value in the <input> element.

Note: The multiple attribute works with the following input types: email, and file.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The multiple attribute is new in HTML5.


Syntax

<input multiple="multiple" />

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

  • <input multiple>
  • <input multiple="multiple">
  • <input multiple="">

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag

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