HIDDEN is a TYPE attribute value to the INPUT element for FORMs. It
indicates a form field that does not appear visibly in the document and
that the user does not interact with. It can be used to transmit state
information about the client or server.
Specific Attributes
Name
2
| 3 | 3.2
| 4 | IE1
| M2A2 | N1
Required? Yes
Description:
This is a required attribute that associates a symbolic name to the
field for submittal to the form processing script.
Values: Alphanumeric characters.
Type
2
| 3 | 3.2
| 4 | IE1
| M2A2 | N1
Required? Yes*
Description: * This is the required TYPE attribute for
this INPUT mechanism. From the strict view, the TYPE attribute
is not required.
Values:HIDDEN
Value
2
| 3 | 3.2
| 4 | IE1
| M2A2 | N1
Required? No
Description:
This is a required attribute representing the symbolic result of
the hidden field when activated that is passed to the form
processing script.