Form submit()Method
Form Object
Definition and Usage
The submit() method is used to submit the form (click the Submit button).
Syntax
formObject.submit()
Browser Support
All major browsers support the submit() method.
Example
Example
Create a form submit button:
<html>
<head>
<script>
function formSubmit()
{
document.getElementById("frm1").submit();
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<form id="frm1" action="form_action.html">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname"><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname"><br>
<input type="button" onclick="formSubmit()" value="Submit form">
</form>
</body>
</html>
<head>
<script>
function formSubmit()
{
document.getElementById("frm1").submit();
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<form id="frm1" action="form_action.html">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname"><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname"><br>
<input type="button" onclick="formSubmit()" value="Submit form">
</form>
</body>
</html>
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