The Book of JavaScript, 2nd Edition

Password

The password form element, like the text form element, allows a visitor to type a line of text into a form. In a password element, however, asterisks or bullets replace the letters to hide the contents from view. The element is represented like this in HTML: <input type = "password">.

Properties

defaultValue	FF, IE 3	Read-only: Browser-set default value for the element
Form	FF, IE 3	Read-only: Form containing the element
maxLength	FF, IE 4	Maximum number of characters allowed in the field
name	FF, IE 3	Name of the password field
readOnly	FF, IE 4	true if users can't enter data into the field
size	FF, IE 4	Width of the field
type	FF, IE 4	Read-only: Set to 'PASSWORD'
value	FF, IE 3	Text that appears in the password field

Example:

<input type = "password" onChange ...