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Input Radio defaultChecked Property

Input Radio Object Reference Input Radio Object

Example

Check if a radio button is checked by default:

var x = document.getElementById("myRadio").checked;

The result of x will be:

true
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Definition and Usage

The defaultChecked property returns the default value of the checked attribute.

This property returns true if the radio button is checked by default, otherwise it returns false.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The defaultChecked property is supported in all major browsers.


Syntax

radioObject.defaultChecked

Return Value

Type Description
Boolean Returns true if the radio button is checked by default, otherwise it returns false.

< Input Radio Object