A hidden attribute on a <button> tag hides the button.
Although the button is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on a <button>.
The button is not visible.
An invisible button:
<p>An invisible button:</p>
<button type="button" hidden>My Button</button>
The hidden attribute hides the <button> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <button> is not visible, but maintains its position on the page.
<button hidden>
<button hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use value 'hidden' or no value at all. |
Clicking the second button toggles A hidden attribute on the first <button>.
<div>
<button id="button" type="button"
onclick="alert('Button was clicked!');">My Button</button>
<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle();">Toggle hidden</button>
</div>
<script>
let toggle = () => {
let element = document.getElementById("button");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
}
}
</script>
The first button is a regular button without the hidden attribute.
Clicking the second button calls JavaScript which toggles A hidden attribute on the first button.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
