HTML <input> valueAttribute
Example
An HTML form with an initial (default) value:
<form action="demo_form.php">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname" value="John"><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname" value="Doe"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit Form">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname" value="John"><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname" value="Doe"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit Form">
Try it Yourself »
Browser Support
All major browsers support the value attribute.
Definition and Usage
The value attribute specifies the value of an <input> element.
The usage of the value attribute differs for different input types:
- For "button", "reset", and "submit" types - defines the text on the button
- For "text", "password", and "hidden" types - defines the initial (default) value of the input field
- For "checkbox", "radio", and "image" types - defines the value associated with the input element, which is sent to the form's action URL when the form is submitted.
Note:The value attribute is required for <input type="checkbox"> and <input type="radio">.
Note:The value attribute does not apply to <input type="file">.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<input value="text">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the value of the <input> element. |
HTML <input> Tag Other Extensions