Input Color nameProperty
Examples
Get the name of the color picker:
var x = document.getElementById("myColor").name;
xThe result is:favcolor
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Definition and Usage
Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the color picker.
The name attribute is usually used as an identifier for submitting form data to the server, or as a reference identifier for JavaScript on the client side.
Note:Only when the name attribute is set can data be submitted to the server.
Browser Support
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All major browsers support the name attribute.
Note:Internet Explorer and Safari browsers do not support the <input type="color"> element.
Syntax
Return the name attribute:
colorObject.name
Set the name attribute:
colorObject.name=name
Property Values
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the color picker |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string, representing the name of the color picker |
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More Examples
Example
Change the name of the color picker:
document.getElementById("myColor").name = "newColorName";
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Related Articles
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> name Attribute
Input Color Object Other Extensions