How to add HTML <input> formmethod Attribute
The second submit button overrides the HTTP method of the form:
Definition and Usage
The
formmethod
attribute defines the HTTP method for sending form-data to the action URL.
The
formmethod
attribute overrides the
method
attribute of the
<form>
element.
Note:
The
formmethod
attribute can be used with
type="submit"
and
type="image"
.
The form-data can be sent as URL variables (
method="get"
) or as an HTTP post transaction (
method="post"
).
Notes on the "get" method:
- This method appends the form-data to the URL in name/value pairs
- This method is useful for form submissions where a user want to bookmark the result
- There is a limit to how much data you can place in a URL (varies between browsers), therefore, you cannot be sure that all of the form-data will be correctly transferred
- Never use the "get" method to pass sensitive information! (password or other sensitive information will be visible in the browser's address bar)
Notes on the "post" method:
- This method sends the form-data as an HTTP post transaction
- Form submissions with the "post" method cannot be bookmarked
- The "post" method is more robust and secure than "get", and "post" does not have size limitations
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the attribute.
Syntax
<input formmethod="get|post">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| get | Default. Appends the form-data to the URL in name/value pairs: URL?name=value&name=value |
| post | Sends the form-data as an HTTP post transaction |
index.html
Example:
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>The formmethod attribute</h1>
<form action="/action_page.php" method="get" target="_blank"> <label for="fname">First name:</label> <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname"><br><br> <label for="lname">Last name:</label> <input type="text" id="lname" name="lname"><br><br> <input type="submit" value="Submit"> <input type="submit" formmethod="post" value="Submit using POST">
</form>
</body>
</html>
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Web Tutorial |
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HTML Tag |
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Admin |