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HTML inert Attribute


Definition and Usage

The inert attribute disables an element and all the elements inside.

The elements are still visible, but they have no function: buttons and links cannot be clicked, input fields are disabled etc., and they are ignored by screen readers.


Applies to

The inert attribute is a Global Attribute, and can be used on any HTML element.

Element Attribute
All HTML elements inert

Example

Example

Disable a section with the inert attribute:

<div inert>
  <button onclick="alert(42)">
  <input type="text">
  <a href="https://w3schools.com">W3Schools.com</a>
</div>
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Attribute
inert 102 102 112 15.5 88

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