# Pass data to action without submitting form

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/pass-data-to-action-without-submitting-form/92241>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [April 17, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/pass-data-to-action-without-submitting-form/92241 "2007-04-17T12:16:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![stanly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@stanly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/stanly)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/pass-data-to-action-without-submitting-form/92241/1 "2007-04-17T12:16:44Z")

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Hello guys,

I am new to ruby on rails. I have a small question, it would be nice if  
somebody answers. How do i pass some form elements data to a certain  
action in my controller without submitting a form.

Regards

stanly!!

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**Author:** ![stanly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@stanly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/stanly)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/pass-data-to-action-without-submitting-form/92241/2 "2007-04-17T12:27:52Z")

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On Apr 17, 2007, at 12:16 PM, Qasim Ali wrote:

> I am new to ruby on rails. I have a small question, it would be  
> nice if  
> somebody answers. How do i pass some form elements data to a certain  
> action in my controller without submitting a form.

With Ajax, would you please send a few more details to be able to  
guide you?

– fxn