Form Object
The method property sets or returns the value of the method attribute in a form.
The method attribute specifies how to send form-data (the form-data is sent to the page specified in the action attribute).
The method property can have one of the following values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| get | Appends the form-data to the URL: URL?name=value&name=value (this is default) |
| post | Sends the form-data as an HTTP post transaction |
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The method property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer returns "get" even if no method attribute is defined (this is the default value), while the other browsers return nothing.
Return the method for sending form data:
The output of the script above will be:
Form Object
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