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HTML DOM Input Datetime required Property

HTML DOM Input Datetime required Property

HTML DOM Input Datetime required Property

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Input Datetime required Property

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Example

Check if the datetime field is required before submitting the form:

var x = document.getElementById("myDatetime").required;

x output result is:

true

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Definition and Usage

The required property is used to set or return whether the datetime field in a form is a required field.

This property reflects the HTML required attribute.


Browser Support

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The required property is supported by all major browsers, except Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions, and the Safari browser.

Note: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera 15 (and later) or Chrome support the <input> element with type="datetime".


Syntax

Return the required property:

datetimeObject.required

Set the required property:

datetimeObject.required=true|false

Property Values

Value Description
true|false Specifies whether the datetime field is a required part of the form before submission.
  • true - The datetime field is a required part of the form.
  • false - Default. The datetime field is an optional part of the form.

Technical Details

Return Value: A boolean value. Returns true if the datetime field is a required part of the form, otherwise returns false.

More Examples

Example

Set the datetime field as a required part of the form:

document.getElementById("myDatetime").required = true;

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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual: HTML <input> required Attribute


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