Thetype property of theHTMLInputElement interface indicates the kind of data allowed in the<input> element, for example a number, a date, or an email. Browsers will select the appropriate widget and behavior to help users to enter a valid value.

It reflects thetype attribute of the<input> element.

Value

A string representing the type.

Its possible values are listed in the attribute'sinput types section.

Example

HTML

<input type="date" />

JavaScript

const inputElement = document.querySelector("#input1");console.log(inputElement.type); // Output: "date"

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• HTMLTextAreaElement.type property
• HTMLButtonElement.type property