HTML max Attribute

Definition and Usage

The max attribute specifies the maximum value of the element.

When used by the <progress> element, the max attribute specifies how much work the task requires in total.

Applies to

The max attribute can be used on the following elements:

Elements	Attribute
<input>	max
<meter>	max
<progress>	max

Examples

Input Example

Use of the min and max attributes:

<form action="/action_page.php">

Enter a date before 1980-01-01:
<input type="date" name="bday" max="1979-12-31">

Enter a date after 2000-01-01:
<input type="date" name="bday" min="2000-01-02">

Quantity (between 1 and 5):
<input type="number" name="quantity" min="1" max="5">

<input type="submit">

</form>

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