# HTML DOM Parameter name Property
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## Example
Get the name of the `` element:
```javascript
var x = document.getElementById("myParam").name
The output of _x_ is:
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## Definition and Usage
The `name` property is used to set or return the value of the `name` attribute of a parameter.
The `name` property specifies the name of the `` element.
This property is typically used together with the `value` property to specify the parameters of a plugin defined by the `
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