[Chapter 21] Reference: Element.checked
Author: David Flanagan
Date: Fri Aug 29 11:15:27 1997

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| Chapter 21 JavaScript Reference |

# Element.checked Property

## Name

Element.checked Property---whether a Checkbox or Radio element is checked

## Availability

Navigator 2.0, Internet Explorer 3.0

## Synopsis

    element.checked

## Description

The `checked` property is a read/write Boolean that specifies whether a Checkbox or Radio form element is currently checked or not. You can set the state of these button elements by setting the value of this property. This property is not used by other form elements.

## See Also

"Checkbox", "Element", "Radio"

Element.blur() |  | Element.click()