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# HTML

novalidate Attribute The `novalidate` attribute is a boolean attribute used within the HTML `` element. It instructs the browser to bypass native client-side validation when a user submits the form. --- ## Introduction By default, modern web browsers automatically validate form inputs before submission if they have validation attributes (such as `required`, `type="email"`, `pattern`, or `min`/`max`). When the `novalidate` attribute is present on a `` element, the browser will skip these built-in checks and submit the form data directly to the server, regardless of whether the inputs meet the validation criteria. --- ## Syntax In HTML5, because `novalidate` is a boolean attribute, you can simply include its name without any value: ```html

``` ### HTML vs. XHTML Differences In XHTML, attribute minimization is forbidden. If you are writing XHTML-compliant code, the `novalidate` attribute must be explicitly defined with its value: ```xml

``` --- ## Code Examples ### Basic Example In the example below, even though the input field is set to `type="email"`, the browser will not check if the entered text is a valid email address when the user clicks the submit button. ```html E-mail:

``` ### Bypassing Specific Validations In this example, the form contains a `required` field and a `pattern` constraint. Because of the `novalidate` attribute on the parent `

`, the browser will submit the form even if the input is left empty or does not match the pattern. ```html Username (Required, A-Z only): Register

``` --- ## Use Cases Why would you want to disable browser validation? 1. **Custom JavaScript Validation:** If you want to handle all form validation manually using a custom JavaScript library or framework (e.g., React, Vue, or custom constraint validation APIs) without browser-native tooltips interfering. 2. **"Save Draft" Functionality:** If a form has multiple submit buttons (e.g., "Save Draft" and "Publish"), you might want to allow users to save incomplete or invalid data as a draft. 3. **Testing Purposes:** Developers often use `novalidate` to quickly test server-side validation logic without being blocked by client-side browser checks. --- ## Browser Support The `novalidate` attribute is widely supported by all modern web browsers: | Browser | Supported | | :--- | :--- | | **Google Chrome** | Yes | | **Mozilla Firefox** | Yes | | **Microsoft Edge / IE** | IE 10+ | | **Opera** | Yes | | **Safari** | Yes (Modern versions) | > **Note:** Legacy browsers like Internet Explorer 9 and earlier do not support the `novalidate` attribute because they do not support HTML5 form validation features. --- ## Related Attribute: `formnovalidate` If you want to bypass validation only for a specific submit button rather than the entire form, you can use the `formnovalidate` attribute on an `` or `` element instead. ```html

Submit Save Draft ```