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# Radio Object ## Definition and Usage The name property sets or returns the name of a radio button. The name property is used to identify form data after it has been submitted to the server, or to reference form data using JavaScript on the client side. **Note:** Only one radio button in a group should be selected at a time. The name attribute is used to group radio buttons together. --- ## Syntax Return the name property: ``` radioObject.name ``` Set the name property: ``` radioObject.name = name ``` --- ## Property Values | Value | Description | | | | | name | A string specifying the name of the radio button. | --- ## Technical Details | Return Value: | A String, representing the name of the radio button | | :--- | :--- | | DOM Version: | Core Level 1 | --- ## More Examples ### Example Return the name of the radio button: ```html Choose your favorite subject:
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The name of the radio button is: document.write(document.getElementById("java").name);

``` ### Example Change the name of the radio button: ```html function changeName() { document.getElementById("java").name="mySubject"; } Choose your favorite subject:
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