Summary
Gets whether the checked HTML attribute is present on the element.
Property of dom/HTMLInputElementdom/HTMLInputElement
Syntax
Note: This property is read-only.
var initiallyChecked = checkboxElement.defaultChecked;
Return Value
Returns an object of type BooleanBoolean
Whether the checked HTML attribute is present on the element.
Notes
- This property reflects the value of the checked HTML attribute.
- This property can be changed programmatically, however, doing so has no effect on the appearance of the check box or radio button or on how forms are submitted - if the checked property has been changed by a user or by a script.
Related specifications
- DOM Level 1
- Recommendation
See also
Related pages
- checkedchecked
Attributions
Microsoft Developer Network: [Windows Internet Explorer API reference Article]