Example
Set the value of an input field:
$("button").click(function(){ $("input:text").val("Glenn Quagmire"); }); |
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Definition and Usage
The val() method returns or sets the value attribute of the selected elements.
Note: This function is
mostly used with form elements.
Return the Value Attribute
Returns the value of the value attribute of the FIRST matched element.
Syntax
Set the Value Attribute
Sets the value of the value attribute for ALL selected elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
value |
Specifies the value of the value attribute |
Set the Value Attribute Using a Function
Using a function to set the value of the value attribute for all selected elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
function(index,oldvalue) |
Specifies a function that returns the value to
set.
- index - Optional. Receives the index position of the selector
- oldvalue - Optional. Receives the current value attribute of
the selector
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