Input Type=Hidden

Input Type=Hidden Support Key: [2\|3\|3.2\|4] [X1\|X1.1] [IE1\|*M2A2\|N1\|O2.1*]	What is it? Attributes Tag Example	Parent/Content Model Tips & Tricks Browser Peculiarities
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What is it?: HIDDEN is a TYPE attribute value to the INPUT element for FORMs. It indicates a form field that does not appear visibly in the document and that the user does not interact with. It can be used to transmit state information about the client or server.

Common Attributes
%Accessibility%: [2|3|3.2|4] [X1|X1.1] [IE|M|N|O]
%Data%: [2|3|3.2|4] [X1|X1.1] [IE4|M|N|O]
Specific Attributes
Name
[2|3|3.2|4] [X1|X1.1] [IE1|M2A2|N1|O2.1]: Standards Details: In all HTML 4.x/XHTML DTDs; Required? Yes; Description:
This is a required attribute that associates a symbolic name to the field for submittal to the form processing script.; Values: CDATA
Type
[2|3|3.2|4] [X1|X1.1] [IE1|M2A2|N1|O2.1]: Standards Details: In all HTML 4.x/XHTML DTDs; Required? Yes*; Description:
* This is the required TYPE attribute for this INPUT mechanism. From the strict view, the TYPE attribute is not required.; Values: HIDDEN
Value
[2|3|3.2|4] [X1|X1.1] [IE1|M2A2|N1|O2.1]: Standards Details: In all HTML 4.x/XHTML DTDs; Required? No; Description:
This is a required attribute representing the symbolic result of the hidden field when activated that is passed to the form processing script.; Values: CDATA

Example: <form>
<input type="hidden" value="hiddenvalue1" name="Hidden1" />
</form>