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HTML HTML Forms Choosing Options Checkboxes

Posted by Bappy Golder
Bappy Golder
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Why do we need the name attribute for HTML checkbox?

I understand we need the name attribute for radio buttons. This makes sure that multiple buttons are in the same group.

In the case of check box why do we need the name attribute? Check boxes doesn't need to be grouped so what is the use of the name attribute for them?

1 Answer

John Magee
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John Magee
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John Magee
John Magee
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Forms are submitted, when forms are submitted the elements are processed based on their names.
In addition, it's also useful to use names related to a database where the data is going. Using checkboxes with the same name means your code can easily figure out where the information goes (like, 'interests', or 'pets') in the database

Bappy Golder
Bappy Golder
13,449 Points

Thanks John, that makes sense.