HTML - value Attribute

For various form elements like input fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and select options, the initial or default value is specified using the HTML value attribute. When the page loads, it specifies the text or information that is pre-filled.

In order to facilitate the submission of accurate data, this feature is essential for giving users access to predefined data in form fields. In order to streamline user interactions and data input procedures, it can be used, for instance, to specify default text in a text input or pre-select an option in a dropdown menu.

Syntax

Following is the syntax of the value attribute −

<element value=" ">

Example

In the following example, we are going to use the value attribute with the input element.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
   <h1>The input value attribute</h1>
   <form action="" method="post">
      <label for="fname">First name:</label>
      <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname" value="tutorials">
      <br>
      <br>
      <label for="lname">Last name:</label>
      <input type="text" id="lname" name="lname" value="point">
      <br>
      <br>
      <input type="submit" value="Submit">
   </form>
</body>
</html>

On running the above code, the output window will pop up displaying the input field filled with data along with a click button on the webpage.

Example

Considering the another scenario, where we are going to use the value attribute with the <li> element.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
   <h1>The li value attribute</h1>
   <ol>
      <li value="01">Coffee</li>
      <li>Tea</li>
      <li>Milk</li>
      <li>Water</li>
      <li>Juice</li>
      <li>Beer</li>
   </ol>
</body>
</html>

When we run the above code, it will generate an output consisting of the list items displayed on the webpage.

Example

Let's look at the following example, where we are going to use the value attribute with the <option> element

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
   <h1>The option value attribute</h1>
   <form action=" " method="post">
      <label for="fruits">Choose a fruit:</label>
      <select id="fruit" name="fruit">
      <option value="apple">Apple</option>
      <option value="banana">Banana</option>
      <option value="pineapple">pineapple</option>
      <option value="pomegranate">Pomegranate</option>
      </select>
      <input type="submit" value="Submit">
   </form>
   <p>Choose a fruit, and click the "Submit" button.</p>
</body>
</html>

On running the above code, the output window will pop up displaying the dropdown menu along with a click button on the webpage.

Example

In the following example, we are using the progress element along with the value attribute, which helps to show how much of the task has been completed.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
   <h1> value attribute in progress element</h1>
   <label for="file">Downloading progress:</label>
   <progress id="file" value="40" max="100"> 40% </progress>
</body>
</html>

When we run the above code, it will generate an output consisting of the progress bar displayed on the webpage.

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