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HTML <input> hidden Attribute

HTML <img>

HTML <ins>

A hidden attribute on an <input> tag hides the input element.

Although the input element is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.

Example

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A hidden attribute on an <input> element.
The text field is not visible.

A hidden input element:

<p>A hidden input element:</p>

<input type="text" hidden>

Using hidden

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The hidden attribute hides the <input> element.

You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.

A hidden <img> is not visible, but maintains its position on the page.

Syntax

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<input hidden>

<input hidden="hidden">

Values

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Value	Description
hidden	Use value 'hidden' or no value at all.

More Examples

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Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the <input> element.

<input id="myinput" type="text" placeholder="Enter your name...">

<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide input</button>

<script>
  let toggle = button => {
    let element = document.getElementById("myinput");
    let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
    
    if (hidden) {
       element.removeAttribute("hidden");
       button.innerText = "Hide input";
    } else {
       element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
       button.innerText = "Show input";
    }
  }
</script>

Code explanation

Initially, the <input> can be seen and has no hidden attribute.

Clicking the button calls JavaScript which toggles the hidden attribute from the <input> element.

Browser support

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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

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