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Input Email multiple Property

Input Email Object Reference Input Email Object

Example

Find out if an email field accept multiple values/emails:

var x = document.getElementById("myEmail").multiple;

The result of x will be:

true
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Definition and Usage

The multiple property sets or returns whether an email field should accept multiple values/emails on form submission.

When set to true, it specifies that the user is allowed to enter more than one value/email in the email field.

This property reflects the HTML multiple attribute.

Tip: On submit, separate each email with a comma, like: mail@example.com, mail2@example.com, mail3@example.com in the email field.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The multiple property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: The <input type="email"> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, or in Safari.


Syntax

Return the multiple property:

emailObject.multiple

Set the multiple property:

emailObject.multiple=true|false

Property Values

Value Description
true|false Specifies whether an email field should accept multiple emails on form submission
  • true - The email field accept multiple emails
  • false - Default. The email field does not accept multiple emails

Technical Details

Return Value: A Boolean, returns true if the email field accept multiple emails, otherwise it returns false

More Examples

Example

Set an email field to allow multiple emails:

document.getElementById("myEmail").multiple = true;
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Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <input> multiple attribute


Input Email Object Reference Input Email Object