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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:

Notes on the "post" method:


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>

Output should be:

How to add HTML <input> formmethod Attribute




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