Can I add the pattern attribute to textarea?

Question

I know that the textarea doesn't support the functionality of pattern, however if I set the pattern variable in html, its still present in the browser.

So I have to execute the pattern verification in js anyways, but is it OK for me to store the pattern in the pattern attribute? As opposed to data-pattern or something, for consistency with the input elements?

Answer 1

You should use data-* attributes for extra attributes and since textarea tag does not support the pattern attribute then adding it like adding value to div.

Hope this helps.