HTML <input> nameAttributes
Examples
An HTML form with three input fields, two text fields and one submit button:
<form action="demo_form.php">
Name: <input type="text" name="fullname"><br>
Email: <input type="text" name="email"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
Name: <input type="text" name="fullname"><br>
Email: <input type="text" name="email"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
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Browser Support
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All major browsers support the name attribute.
Definition and Usage
The name attribute specifies the name of the <input> element.
The name attribute is used to reference elements in JavaScript, or to reference form data after a form is submitted.
Note:Only form elements with a name attribute set can pass their values when submitting a form.
Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<input name="text">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the name of the <input> element. |
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