HTML hidden Attribute
The HTML hidden Attribute, a boolean attribute, hides elements from display in browsers. It’s useful for elements not yet relevant or hidden until certain conditions are met via JavaScript.
Syntax
<element hidden>
Note: This attribute is new in HTML 5.
Supported Tags
This is a Global attribute and can be used on any HTML element.
HTML hidden Attribute Example
Example 1: This simple example illustrates hiding the content from the user by using the hidden attribute with the <div> element in HTML.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>hidden attribute</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>HTML hidden attribute</h2>
<!-- hidden paragraph -->
<div hidden>
This content will be hidden while
displaying the content
</div>
<h4>
A computer science portal for geeks
</h4>
</body>
</html>
Output:

HTML hidden Attribute example output
Supported Browsers:
HTML hidden Attribute – FAQs
Does the hidden attribute remove an element from the DOM?
No, the element remains in the DOM but is not rendered on the page.
Is the hidden attribute accessible to screen readers?
No, elements with the hidden attribute are generally ignored by screen readers.
How is the hidden attribute different from CSS display: none?
Both hide elements, but the hidden attribute is simpler to use for hiding elements, whereas display: none is more flexible and used for styling purposes.
Can you override the hidden attribute with CSS?
Yes, you can override it by setting display or visibility properties in CSS.
Does the hidden attribute affect form elements’ submission?
Yes, elements marked hidden are excluded from form submission.