Javascript Reference - HTML DOM Form submit() Method

The submit() method submits the form in the same way as clicking the Submit button.

Browser Support


`submit`	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Syntax

formObject.submit()

Parameters

None.

Return Value

No return value.

Example

The following code shows how to submit a form.


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<form id="myForm" action="url">
  First name: <input type="text" name="fname"><br>
  <input type="button" onclick="myFunction()" value="Submit form">
</form><!--   w  ww  .  j  a v a 2s.c  o  m-->

<script>
function myFunction() {
    document.getElementById("myForm").submit();
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

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