Find out which HTTP method that is used to submit the form to the server:
The result of x could be:
The formMethod property sets or returns the value of the formmethod attribute of a submit button.
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.
The formmethod attribute is only used for buttons with type="submit".
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:
Note: The formmethod attribute is new for the <input> element with type="submit" 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 | 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 |
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:
HTML reference: HTML <input> formmethod attribute