Fieldset nameProperty
Fieldset ObjectExamples
Return the value of the fieldset's name attribute:
var x = document.getElementById("myFieldset").name;
xThe output result is:
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Definition and Usage
The name property sets or returns the value of the fieldset's name attribute.
The name attribute is used to reference form data after a form is submitted, or to reference an element in JavaScript.
Note:Only form elements with a name attribute pass their values when submitting the form.
Browser Support
All mainstream browsers support the name attribute, except Internet Explorer and Safari.
Note:Opera 12 and earlier versions do not support the name attribute.
Syntax
Return the name attribute:
fieldsetObject.name
Set the name attribute:
fieldsetObject.name=name
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the fieldset. |
Technical Details
| Return value: | A string representing the name of the fieldset. |
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More Examples
Examples
Change the value of the fieldset's name attribute:
document.getElementById("myFieldset").name="newName";
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Related Articles
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <fieldset> name Attribute
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