HTML DOM Input Time readOnly Property

# Input Time readOnly Property

Input Time Object

## Example

Set a time field to read-only:

document.getElementById("myTime").readOnly = true;

The result will be:

Try it yourself »

## Definition and Usage

The readOnly property sets or returns whether a input field should be read-only, or not.

A read-only field cannot be modified. However, a user can tab to it, highlight it, and copy the text from it.

This property reflects the HTML readonly attribute.

Tip: To prevent the user from interacting with the field, use the disabled property instead.

## Browser Support

The readOnly property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: The <input type="time"> element is not supported in Internet Explorer or Firefox.

## Syntax

Return the readOnly property:

timeObject.readOnly

Set the readOnly property:

timeObject.readOnly=true|false

## Property Values

Value | Description
--- | ---

true|false

Specifies whether a time field should be read-only, or not

- true - The time field is read-only
- false - Default. The time field is not read-only

## Technical Details

Return Value: | A Boolean, returns true if the time field is read-only, otherwise it returns false

## More Examples

## Example

Find out if a time field is read-only or not:

var x = document.getElementById("myTime").readOnly;

The result of x will be:

true
Try it yourself »

## Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <input> readonly attribute

Input Time Object

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