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HTML DOM Meter Object

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Meter Object

The Meter Object is new in HTML5.

The Meter object represents an HTML <meter> element.

Note: The <meter> element is not supported in Internet Explorer or Safari 5, and earlier versions.

Access a Meter Object

You can access a <meter> element by using getElementById():

Example

var x = document.getElementById("myMeter");

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Create a Meter Object

You can create a <meter> element by using the document.createElement() method:

Example

var x = document.createElement("METER");

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Meter Object Properties

Property	Description
high	Sets or returns the value of the high attribute in a gauge
labels	Returns a list of <label> elements that are labels for the gauge
low	Sets or returns the value of the low attribute in a gauge
max	Sets or returns the value of the max attribute in a gauge
min	Sets or returns the value of the min attribute in a gauge
optimum	Sets or returns the value of the optimum attribute in a gauge
value	Sets or returns the value of the value attribute in a gauge

Standard Properties and Events

The Meter object also supports the standard properties and events.

Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <meter> tag

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