Window name attribute

nameSet or return the window name attribute.

After creating a window, this property is usually used to modify the window name.

The window name is mainly used to set the target of hyperlinks and forms. Windows do not need a name.

Syntax:

Return name attribute:

window.name

Set Name Property:

window.name = string

Example

var win = window.open("", "popupWindow", "width=300, height=200");
win.document.write("<p>This window"39;s name is: "　+　win.name　+　"</p>

All browsers fully support the name property:

Property
name	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Value	Description
string	Specify the window name

Return Value:	A string representing the window name

Set the name of the current window to "myWindow":

Example

window.name = "myWindow";

Window (Window) Reference:window.open() method

Window (Window) Reference:window.close() method