HTML DOM Input Hidden Object
Input Hidden Object
The Input Hidden object represents an HTML <input> element with type="hidden".
Access an Input Hidden Object
You can access an <input> element with type="hidden" by using getElementById():
Tip: You can also access <input type="hidden"> by searching through the elements collection of a form.
Create an Input Hidden Object
You can create an <input> element with type="hidden" by using the document.createElement() method:
Input Hidden Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| defaultValue | Sets or returns the default value of the hidden input field |
| form | Returns a reference to the form that contains the hidden input field |
| name | Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the hidden input field |
| type | Returns which type of form element a hidden input field is |
| value | Sets or returns the value of the value attribute of the hidden input field |
Standard Properties and Events
The Input Hidden object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Forms
HTML reference: HTML <input> tag
HTML reference: HTML <input> type attribute
