HTML reference

input type="reset"

A reset input returns the controls in its form to their initial values. It does not submit the form.

Basic example

<form>
  <label>Name <input name="name" value="Yugien"></label>
  <button type="submit">Save</button>
  <input type="reset" value="Restore initial values">
</form>

The initial value comes from the control's markup, such as its value attribute. A reset does not necessarily restore the value the user last saved or the value loaded by your application.

Use it carefully

• Resetting can erase a long form without confirmation.
• Use a clear label that describes exactly what will happen.
• For an important or destructive workflow, prefer a visible confirmation or omit the reset control.
• Use button type="button" for a custom action that should not submit or reset automatically.

Related pages

• form
• input submit
• button
• input
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