Return which HTTP method to use when sending the form-data:
The result of x could be:
The formMethod property sets or returns the value of the formmethod attribute of a button.
The formmethod attribute specifies which HTTP method to use when sending the form-data. This attribute overrides the form's method attribute.
The formmethod attribute is only used for buttons with type="submit".
The form-data can be sent as URL variables (with method="get") or as HTTP post (with method="post").
Notes on the "get" method:
Notes on the "post" method:
Note: The formmethod attribute is new for the <button> element in HTML5.
The formMethod property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The formMethod property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.
Return the formMethod property:
Set the formMethod property:
Value | Description |
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get | Appends the form-data to the URL: URL?name=value&name=value |
post | Sends the form-data as an HTTP post transaction |
Return Value: | A String, representing the HTTP method that is used to submit the form to the server |
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Change the method for sending form-data:
Another example on returning the formMethod property:
HTML reference: HTML <button> formmethod attribute