Select.name
JavaScript1.0+, JScript1.0+ Nav2+, IE3+, Opera3+ Syntax
select.name
Description
The name property of an instance of a Select object returns the name of the select box. This property is often accessed via the elements array of a Form object and used to return the name of the select area. It is most useful when there are many forms on a given page, and determining the name helps you determine what function you want to perform.
Example
Listing 7.469 has a single select box and button. The elements array of a Form object is used to retrieve the name and display it in an alert box.
Listing 7.469 Using the name Property to Retrieve the Name of a Select Box
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