Example
Return the value of the name attribute of a button:
var x = document.getElementById("myBtn").name;
The result of x will be:
myname
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Definition and Usage
The name property sets or returns the value of the name attribute of a button.
The name attribute specifies the name of a button, and is used to reference form data after it has been submitted, or to reference the element in a JavaScript.
Browser Support
The name property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the name property:
buttonObject.name
Set the name property:
buttonObject.name=name
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the button |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the name of the button |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the value of the name attribute of a button:
document.getElementById("myBtn").name = "newButtonName";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <button> name attribute
< Button Object