input type=password element | input type=password object
[This documentation is preliminary and is subject to change.]
Creates a single-line text entry control similar to the INPUT type=text control, except that text is not displayed as the user enters it.
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Standards information
- HTML 4.01 Specification, Section 17.4
HTML information
| Closing Tag | forbidden |
|---|---|
| CSS Display | inline |
DOM Information
Inheritance Hierarchy
Node
Element
HTMLElement
input type=password
Remarks
Security Warning: Using this object incorrectly can compromise the security of your application. Passwords submitted through INPUT type=password are not encrypted and therefore not secure. Using Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) is strongly recommended. You should also use the post method for submitting passwords. This submission method hides the password from most users by placing it in the HTTP header. The get method submits the password as part of the URL string, which might be exposed in the Address bar and the status bar. You should review the Security Considerations: Dynamic HTML before continuing.
Examples
The following example uses the INPUT type=password element to define a password field.
Username <INPUT TYPE=button ID=txtUser> Password <INPUT TYPE=password ID=txtPassword>
The following example uses script to determine whether the password is valid for the specified user.
<SCRIPT>
if (txtUser.value == "Paul")
if (txtPassword.value == "2ifbysea")
{
alert("Password accepted. Enjoy your ride.");
return true;
}
</SCRIPT>
See also
- input
- input
Build date: 3/8/2012
