Meter minProperty
Examples
Change the value of the min attribute in a measurement:
document.getElementById("myMeter").min="20";
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Definition and Usage
The min property sets or returns the value of the min attribute in a measurement.
The min attribute specifies the lower bound of a measurement. This value must be less than the max attribute value.
If the min attribute value is not specified, the default value is 0.
Tip:The min attribute, together with the max attribute, specifies the complete range of a measurement.
Browser Support
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Except for Internet Explorer, all major browsers support the min attribute.
Note:Safari 5 and earlier versions do not support the min attribute.
Syntax
Return the min attribute:
meterObject.min
Set the min attribute:
meterObject.min=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies a floating-point number representing the minimum value of a measurement. The default value is "0". |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, a floating-point number representing the minimum value of a measurement. |
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More Examples
Example
Return the value of the min attribute in a measurement:
var x = document.getElementById("myMeter").min;
xThe output result is:
0
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Related Articles
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <meter> min attribute
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