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How to set default value for <input type='file'> field in HTML?

Prakash Gnana
Please help me to find the answer..
Jan 21 '11 #1

✓ answered by stepterr

Most browsers block against setting the value attribute on input type file for security reasons so that you can't upload a file without the user's input.

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Most browsers block against setting the value attribute on input type file for security reasons so that you can't upload a file without the user's input.
Jan 21 '11 #2
Thank you for info
Jan 23 '11 #3

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