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HTML <button> type Attribute
Example
Two button elements that act as one submit button and one reset button (in a form):
First name: <input type="text" name="fname" /><br />
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname" /><br />
<button type="submit" value="Submit">Submit</button>
<button type="reset" value="Reset">Reset</button>
</form>
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Browser Support
The type attribute is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The type attribute specifies the type of button.
Tip: Always specify the type attribute for a <button> element. Different browsers may use different default types for the <button> element.
Syntax
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| button | The button is a clickable button |
| submit | The button is a submit button (submits form-data) |
| reset | The button is a reset button (clears form-data) |
HTML <button> tag
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