The disabled form element is not submitted

Question

I needed to show some preexisting data from a table and but needed to disable them to prevent user from editing them. So i disabled them

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Answer 1

I handle these type of scenarios using hidden elements. Add a hidden element with the same content that is there in your disabled element. When the form is posted, use the value from the hidden element.

But be cautious that the use can modify the value of the hidden element using Firebug or other tools before submitting the form. Always check the form values again before processing.