YouTipProp Search Required
# Input Search required property
[ Input Search Object](#)
## Example
Check if the search field is required before submitting the form:
var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").required;
The output of _x_ is:
true
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## Definition and Usage
The required property is used to set or return whether the search field is a required field in a form.
This property reflects the HTML required attribute.
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## Browser Support
The required property is supported by all major browsers, except Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions, and Safari.
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## Syntax
To return the required property:
_searchObject_.required
To set the required property:
_searchObject_.required=true|false
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| true|false | Specifies whether the search field is a required part of the form before submission. * true - The search field is a required part of the form. * false - Default. The search field is an optional part of the form. |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Boolean. Returns true if the search field is a required part of the form, otherwise returns false. |
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## More Examples
## Example
Set the search field as a required part of the form:
document.getElementById("mySearch").required = true;
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## Related Pages
HTML Reference: (#)
* * Input Search Object](#)