HTML DOM Input FileUpload Object
Input FileUpload Object
The Input FileUpload object represents an HTML <input> element with type="file".
Access an Input FileUpload Object
You can access an <input> element with type="file" by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myFile");
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Tip: You can also access <input type="file"> by searching through the elements collection of a form.
Create an Input FileUpload Object
You can create an <input> element with type="file" by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("INPUT");
x.setAttribute("type", "file");
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Input FileUpload Object Properties
= Property added in HTML5.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| accept | Sets or returns the value of the accept attribute of the file upload button |
| autofocus | Sets or returns whether a file upload button should automatically get focus upon page load |
| defaultValue | Sets or returns the default value of the file upload button |
| disabled | Sets or returns whether the file upload button is disabled, or not |
| files | Returns a FileList object that represents the file or files selected with the file upload button |
| form | Returns a reference to the form that contains the file upload button |
| multiple | Sets or returns whether a user is allowed to select more than one file in the file upload field |
| name | Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of the file upload button |
| required | Sets or returns whether a file in the file upload field must be selected before submitting a form |
| type | Returns which type of form element the file upload button is |
| value | Returns the path or the name of the selected file |
Standard Properties and Events
The Input FileUpload object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Forms
HTML reference: HTML <input> tag
HTML reference: HTML <input> type attribute
