title: Dynamically set value of a file input
body: <p>Is there a way to set the value of a file input (<code>&lt;input type="file" /&gt;</code>) or is that all blocked for security? I'm trying to use google gears' openFiles to make a simple multi-uploader.</p>
  
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    <p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
    
    <p>The answer(s) below reflect the state of legacy browsers in 2009. Now you can actually set the value of the file input element dynamically/programatically using JavaScript in 2017.</p>
    
    <p>See the answer in this question for details as well as a demo:<br><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/q/47515232/584192">How to set file input value programatically (i.e.: when drag-dropping files)?</a></p>
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