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Posted by arsalan khan
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arsalan khan
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 5,670 Points

what is the name attribute for?

Hi Guys

I wanted to know that why do we have the name attribute in our form inputs when we already have id

Thanx

2 Answers

Mason Frye
Mason Frye
8,870 Points

The name attribute is used in PHP to access specific inputs using the name.

arsalan khan
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arsalan khan
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 5,670 Points

so its not used for html and css

Thanx

Mason Frye
Mason Frye
8,870 Points
Mason Frye
Mason Frye
8,870 Points

No. Unless you are using php with a form, the name attribute is not useful