Does an html form post the values of elements other than input?

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for example, if I have a form

<form action="" method="post"> <div name="superman" value="clark kent"></div> <object name="batman" value="john smith"></object> </form>

Will I get the $_POST values?

update: w3c says object above sends data. I'm currently unsure about div.

I don't think that will work, but I can't test it right now. I think the only way to do it is use form input, textarea and select fields, but I'd definitely get a second opinion. — Seth
– Seth, Commented Dec 19, 2011 at 14:37

Pekka · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-19 14:36:09Z

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No. Only controls are transmitted in forms.

answered Dec 19, 2011 at 14:36

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object sends form data according to the successful control specification. w3.org/TR/html4/interact/forms.html#h-17.13.2

Guffa · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-19 14:36:26Z

The form data only contains data from input, select and textarea elements. Your form data will be empty.

Indranil · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-19 14:36:28Z

No it won't. The form only goes through certain pre selected elements, like input, select and textarea elements & post their value.