HTML form method Attribute

HTML <form> tag

Definition and Usage

The method attribute specifies method to use to send the form data to the specified URL.

The form data is sent to the page specified in the action attribute.

Syntax

<form method="send_method">

Syntax Example

<a type="text/html">

Attribute Values

Browser Support

The attribute is supported in all major browsers.

Tips and Notes

Note: When using the get method, form names and values are displayed in the URL. So this method should not be used when sending passwords or other sensitive information!

Example

<form action="demo_form_method.asp" method="get">
First name: 
<input type="text" name="FirstName" value="Peter" />
<br />
Last name: 
<input type="text" name="LastName" value="Griffin" />
<br />
<input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>

Try-It-Yourself Demos

form method attribute example using GET
Send form data with the GET method.

form method attribute example using POST
Send form data with the POST method.

HTML <form> tag

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