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HTML <meter> hidden Attribute

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A hidden attribute on a <meter> tag hides the meter element.

Although the meter is not visible, it maintains its position on the page.

Example

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A hidden attribute on a <meter> tag.
The meter element is not visible.

A hidden meter element:

<p>A hidden meter element:</dp>

<meter value="0.5" hidden>50%</meter>

Using hidden

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The hidden attribute hides the <meter> element.

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

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

Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.

Syntax

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<meter hidden>

<meter hidden="hidden">

Values

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Value	Description
hidden	Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid.

More Examples

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

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50%

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<br />
<meter id="mymeter" value="0.5">50%</meter>

<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide meter</button>

<script>
  let toggle = button => {
    let element = document.getElementById("mymeter");
    let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
    
    if (hidden) {
       element.removeAttribute("hidden");
       button.innerText = "Hide meter";
    } else {
       element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
       button.innerText = "Show meter";
    }
  }
</script>

Code explanation

Initially, the <meter> is visible and has no hidden attribute.

Clicking the button calls JavaScript which toggles the hidden attribute.

With the hidden attribute the <meter> is not visible.

Browser support

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Here is when hidden support started for each browser:

Chrome	8.0	Dec 2010
Firefox	6.0	Aug 2011
IE/Edge	13.0	Nov 2015
Opera	11.0	Dec 2010
Safari	6.0	Jul 2012

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