The HTMLFormElement.action property represents the action of the <form> element.
The action of a form is the program that is executed on the server when the form is submitted. This property can be retrieved or set.
Syntax
string = form.action form.action = string
Example
form.action = "/cgi-bin/publish";
Specification
HTML5, Section 4.10.21 Form submission
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Yes | ? | Yes | ? | Yes | ? |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes | ? | ? |
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