INPUT TYPE=hidden XHTML Element

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08/28/2006

The INPUT TYPE=hidden element transmits information about the client/server interaction. This element does not require a closing tag; it is not rendered but sends the name or value pair as defined by the following attributes.

Using this Element

There are some common properties and collections that apply to all the elements of the document object model, see Common Properties for All DOM Elements in Internet Explorer Mobile.

This element can be used within a web page with attributes.

This element can be used within scripts where it will have properties, events and methods.

Attributes

Attribute	Value	PPC	SP	Description
CLASS		Yes	Yes	Associates the element with a CSS style. Note Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
ID		Yes	Yes	Uniquely identifies the element within a document. Note Supported only for devices running Windows Mobile 2003 software or later.
NAME	String	Yes	Yes	Specifies the hidden control name, which is submitted along with the hidden control value during forms submission.
STYLE		Yes	Yes	Provides the definition of the CSS styles used for this element. Note Supported only for devices running PocketPC 2002 and Smartphone 2003 software or later.
VALUE	String	Yes	Yes	Specifies the hidden control value, which is submitted along with the hidden control name during forms submission.

Scripting Properties

Property	Type	Access	Comments
defaultValue	string	Read/Write	The initial contents of the input type=hidden control
disabled	boolean	Read/Write
form	object	Read only
name	string	Read only
type	string	Read only	Always returns: hidden
value	string	Read/Write	Sets or retrieves the value of the input type=hidden control.

Scripting Events

This element has no associated events.

Scripting Methods

This property has no associated methods.

Requirements

Pocket PC: Windows Mobile 5.0 and later
Smartphone: Windows Mobile 5.0 and later
OS Versions: Windows CE 5.01 and later

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