Return where to display the response after submitting a form:
The result of x could be:
The formTarget property sets or returns the value of the formtarget attribute of a button.
The formtarget attribute specifies where to display the response after submitting the form. This attribute overrides the form's target attribute.
The formtarget attribute is only used for buttons with type="submit".
Note: The formtarget attribute is new for the <button> element in HTML5.
The formTarget property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The formTarget property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.
Return the formTarget property:
Set the formTarget property:
Value | Description |
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_blank | Loads the response in a new window/tab |
_self | Loads the response in the same frame (this is default) |
_parent | Loads the response in the parent frame |
_top | Loads the response in the full body of the window |
framename | Loads the response in a named iframe |
Return Value: | A String, representing where to display the response after submitting the form |
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Change the value of the formtarget attribute of a button:
Another example on returning the formTargert property:
HTML reference: HTML <button> formtarget attribute