how to reference controls in HTML page?

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I would like to know how to reference controls in HTML page. A text type of input need to be assigned a value (current date). How to reference this input box? How to assign a value?

Thanks

Haijun

 

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document.formname.fieldname.value = "somevalue";

suubstitute YOUR formname, fieldname and somevalue Tracy Dryden
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How can I set a current date using a function? I would like to have the date appearing when the form is open and current date will be displayed.

Thanks

Haijun