# Set input name

> Sets the name of the input field.

## `formInput.setName(name)`

Sets the name of the input field.

This method supports the following `FormInput` elements:

* `FormCheckboxInput`
* `FormFileUploadWrapper`
* `FormRadioInput`
* `FormSelect`
* `FormTextarea`
* `FormTextInput`

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### Syntax

```typescript
formInput.setName(name: string): Promise<null>;
```

### Returns

**A Promise that resolves to `null`**

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### Example

```typescript
// Get the currently selected element
let formInput = await Webflow.getSelectedElement();

// Set the name of the input field
await formInput.setName("Email");
```

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### Designer ability

| Designer Ability    | Locale | Branch | Workflow | Sitemode |
| :------------------ | :----- | :----- | :------- | :------- |
| **canAccessCanvas** | Any    | Any    | Any      | Any      |