formName

formName is a placeholder term used in software documentation and tutorials to denote the identifier assigned to a user interface form. It is not a specific standard, but a generic label that stands in for the actual name or identifier chosen by a developer.

In web development, a form element can be identified by its id or, in older code, by its name attribute. The identifier is used to reference the form in client-side scripts, to attach event handlers, or to target the form for submission. For example: <form id="formName" action="/submit" method="post">. In modern HTML, id is preferred; the name attribute remains for backward compatibility.

In desktop and mobile GUI frameworks, a form (or window) object has a Name property or equivalent. Developers use this formName to reference the instance in code, wire up events, and set properties such as title or size.

Best practices include using descriptive, unique names that reflect the form's purpose (for example, loginForm or registrationForm), avoiding reserved words, and keeping names consistent across the project. Consider accessibility and localization when presenting the form's label and metadata.

When documenting, using a neutral placeholder such as formName helps illustrate API usage without committing to a particular implementation. Replace formName with a concrete identifier in real code and maintain a consistent naming convention.

See also: form (user interface), id attribute, name attribute, GUI framework naming conventions.