Fieldset name Property
Example
Return the value of the name attribute of a fieldset:
var x = document.getElementById("myFieldset").name;
The result of x will be:
personalia
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Definition and Usage
The name property sets or returns the value of the name attribute of a fieldset.
The name attribute specifies the name of the keygen field, and is used to reference form-data after it has been submitted, or to reference the element in a JavaScript.
Note: Only form elements with a name attribute will have their values passed when submitting a form.
Browser Support
The name property is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer and Safari.
Note: The name property is not supported in Opera 12 and earlier versions.
Syntax
Return the name property:
fieldsetObject.name
Set the name property:
fieldsetObject.name=name
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Specifies the name of the fieldset |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the name of the fieldset |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the value of the name attribute of a fieldset:
document.getElementById("myFieldset").name = "newName";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <fieldset> name attribute
Fieldset Object