HTML <textarea> nameAttribute
Examples
A text area with a name attribute:
<form action="demo_form.html">
<textarea name="comment">Enter content...</textarea>
<input type="submit">
</form>
<textarea name="comment">Enter content...</textarea>
<input type="submit">
</form>
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Browser Support
All major browsers support the name attribute.
Definition and Usage
The name attribute specifies a name for the text area.
The name attribute is used to reference elements in JavaScript, or to reference form data after a form is submitted.
Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<textarea name="text">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the name of the text area. |
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