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HTML <meter> min Attribute

HTML <meter> Tag

Example

A gauge with current value and min, max, high, low values:


Browser Support

Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari 6 support the min attribute of the <meter> tag.


Definition and Usage

The min attribute specifies the lower bound of the gauge.

The value of the min attribute must be less than the value of the max attribute.

If the min attribute is not specified, the default value is 0.

Tip: The min attribute, along with the max attribute, defines the full range of the gauge.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The <meter> tag is new in HTML5.


Syntax

Attribute Values

Value Description
number Specifies a floating-point number that represents the minimum value of the gauge. The default value is "0".

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