
The Complete Idiot's HTML Tag Reference
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<INPUT> (HIDDEN)
Creates a hidden form control..
Support:
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Notes:
- This control is useful for storing data that the user doesn't need to see.
Attributes:
- CLASS
= "Text"
The style sheet class used by the tag.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
4.0 and later |
Not supported |
4.0 and later |
Notes:
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You can specify two or more classes; be sure to separate each class name with a space.
- ID
= "Text"
An alphanumeric string that uniquely identifies the tag.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
4.0 and later |
Not supported |
Not supported |
Notes:
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Although you can use letters and numbers for the ID, the first character must be a letter.
- NAME
= "Text"
The name of the control.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
2.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
Notes:
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The NAME attribute enables scripts to work with this control.
- With the exception of the RADIO control, all form elements must have a unique name.
- STYLE
= "Text"
The style or styles to use with the tag.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
4.0 and later |
Not supported |
4.0 and later |
Notes:
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If you enter multiple style properties, separate each one with a semi-colon (;).
- TYPE
= "Text"
The type of the INPUT tag.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
2.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
Notes:
- VALUE
= "Text"
The initial value assigned to the control.
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Support:
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HTML Standard | Internet Explorer | Netscape Navigator |
2.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
1.0 and later |
Example:
<FORM ACTION="http://www.mcfedries.com/cgi-win/formtest.exe" METHOD=POST>
<INPUT TYPE=HIDDEN VALUE="Can't see me!">
<INPUT TYPE=SUBMIT>
</FORM>
How It Looks:
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