Input Range nameProperty
Examples
Get the field name of the slider control:
var x = document.getElementById("myRange").name;
xThe output result is:points
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Definition and Usage
The name property is used to set or return the value of the name attribute of the slider control.
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 after form submission.
Browser Support
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All major browsers support the name attribute
Note:Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions do not support HTML <input> elements with the type="range" attribute.
Syntax
Return the name attribute:
rangeObject.name
Set the name attribute:
rangeObject.name=name
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Describes the name of the slider control |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string representing the name of the slider control |
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More Examples
Example
Modify the name of the slider control:
document.getElementById("myRange").name = "newRangeName";
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Related Pages
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> name Attribute
Input Range Object Other Extensions