HTML input value Attribute

HTML <input> tag

Definition and Usage

The value attribute is used differently for different input types.

For type "text", "password" and "hidden": Specifies the initial (default) value of the input field.

For type "button", "submit" and "reset": Specifies the text displayed on the button.

For type "checkbox", "radio" and "image": Specifies the value associated with the input. This is the value sent to the form's action URL.

Note: Cannot be used with type="file"

Note: This attribute is required with type="checkbox" and type="radio"

Syntax

<input value="input_value" />

Syntax Example

<input value="Peter" />

Attribute Values

Browser Support

The attribute is supported in all major browsers.

Example

<form action="">
<input type="text" name="demo" value="Peter" />
</form>

Try-It-Yourself Demos

input value attribute example
How use the value attribute with different input types.

HTML <input> tag