HTML DOM Datalist Object
Datalist Object
The
Datalist Object is new in HTML5.
The Datalist object represents an HTML <datalist> element.
Note: The <datalist> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 (and earlier versions), or Safari.
Access a Datalist Object
You can access a <datalist> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myDatalist");
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Create a Datalist Object
You can create a <datalist> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("DATALIST");
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Datalist Object Collections
| Collection | Description |
|---|---|
| options | Returns a collection of all the options in a datalist |
Standard Properties and Events
The Datalist object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Forms
HTML reference: HTML <datalist> tag
