HTML Input disabled Attribute

Definition and Usage

The disabled attribute specifies that the input is disabled (un-editable and un-selectable).
This attribute is often used together with a JavaScript to keep the user from selecting a field before a specific task (like clicking a button button or selecting checkbox) is completed.
For type attribute "text": Unlike the readonly attribute, this attribute will not allow the users to highlight and copy the text from inside the input field.
This attribute will not work with input element is set to "hidden".

Syntax

<input disabled="disabled" />

Attribute Values

Value	Description
disabled	Specifies that the input is disabled.

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Browser Support

The attribute is supported in all major browsers.

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Example

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