HTMLFormElement.enctype
The HTMLFormElement.enctype
property is the MIME type of content that is used
to submit the form to the server. Possible values are:
application/x-www-form-urlencoded
: The initial default type.multipart/form-data
: The type that allows file<input>
element(s) to upload file data.text/plain
: A type introduced in HTML5.
This value can be overridden by a formenctype
attribute
on a <button>
or <input>
element.
Syntax
var string = form.enctype;
form.enctype = string;
Example
form.enctype = 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded';
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLFormElement: enctype' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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