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HTML Standard attribute: checked

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The HTML checked attribute specifies that the (sub)-element should be pre-selected (i.e. ‘checked’) when the page first loads. It applies to <input> elements (if type = checkbox or type = radio). It also applies to <menuitem> elements (but these are not currently supported by many browsers)

 

Valid attribute values (when used with an <input> element) include:

 

Value

Description

checked

Sub-element should be pre-selected

 

Valid attribute values (when used with a <menuitem> element) include:

 

Value

Description

checked

Indicates that command/menu item should be checked when page loads. Only applies to type = radio or type = checkbox

 


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