YouTipProp Datetime Local Readonly
# Input DatetimeLocal readOnly Property
[ Input DatetimeLocal Object](#)
## Example
Set the local datetime field to read-only:
document.getElementById("myLocalDate").readOnly = true;
Output:
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## Definition and Usage
The readOnly property is used to set or return whether a local datetime field is read-only.
A read-only field cannot be modified. However, the content of the field can be copied.
This property reflects the HTML readonly attribute.
**Tip:** To ensure the accuracy of form data, you can use the (#) property instead.
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## Browser Support
The readOnly property is supported by all major browsers.
**Note:** The element is not supported in Internet Explorer or Firefox.
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## Syntax
Return the readOnly property:
_datetimelocalObject_.readOnly
Set the readOnly property:
_datetimelocalObject_.readOnly=true|false
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| true|false | Specifies whether the local datetime field is read-only * true - The local datetime field is read-only * false - Default. The local datetime field is not read-only |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Boolean. Returns true if the local datetime field is read-only, otherwise returns false. |
| --- |
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## More Examples
## Example
Check if the local datetime field is read-only:
var x = document.getElementById("myLocalDate").readOnly;
The _x_ output will be:
true
[Try it Yourself »](#)
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## Related Pages
HTML Reference: (#)
* * Input DatetimeLocal Object](#)