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onsubmit Event

Example

Execute a JavaScript when a form is submitted:

<form onsubmit="myFunction()">
Enter name: <input type="text">
<input type="submit">
</form>

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Definition and Usage

The onsubmit event occurs when a form is submitted.

Browser Support

Event
onsubmit	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Syntax

In HTML:

<element onsubmit="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.onsubmit=function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("submit", myScript);

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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.

Technical Details

Bubbles:	Yes
Cancelable:	Yes
Event type:	Event
Supported HTML tags:	<form>, <keygen>
DOM Version:	Level 2 Events