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Input Number min Property

< Input Number Object

Example

Get the minimum value allowed for a number field:

var x = document.getElementById("myNumber").min;

The result of x will be:

1
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Definition and Usage

The min property sets or returns the value of the min attribute of a number field.

The min attribute specifies the minimum value for a number field.

Tip: Use the min attribute together with the max attribute to create a range of legal values.

Tip: To set or return the value of the max attribute, use the max property.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The min property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: The min property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.


Syntax

Return the min property:

numberObject.min

Set the min property:

numberObject.min=number

Property Values

Value Description
number Specifies the minimum value allowed

Technical Details

Return Value: A String, representing the minimum numeric value allowed

More Examples

Example

Change the minimum value:

document.getElementById("myNumber").min = "5";
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Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <input> min attribute


< Input Number Object