HTML textarea readonly attribute

Example

A text area that is read-only:

<textarea rows="3" cols="25" readonly="readonly"> 1000source codes is to share tutorials on all programming language </textarea>

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Definition and Usage

The readonly attribute specifies that a text area should be read-only.
In a read-only text area, the content cannot be changed, but a user can tab to it, and copy and paste the content from it.
The readonly attribute can be set to keep a user from using a text area until some other condition has been met (like selecting a checkbox, etc.). Then, a JavaScript is required to remove the readonly value, and make the text area editable.

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Browser Support

The readonly attribute is supported in all major browsers.

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Syntax

<texarea readonly="value">

Attribute Values

Value	Description
readonly	Specifies that the text area should be read-only