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HTML5 <input> name Attribute

HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag

Example

An HTML form with three input fields; two text fields and one submit button:

<form action="demo_form.asp">
  First name: <input type="text" name="fname" /><br />
  Last name: <input type="text" name="lname" /><br />
  <input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The name attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The name attribute specifies the name of an <input> element.

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

Note: Only form elements with a name attribute will have their values passed when submitting a form.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.


Syntax

<input name="text" />

Attribute Values

Value Description
text Specifies the name of the <input> element


HTML5 input Tag Reference HTML5 <input> tag
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