Example
Add text after input field to indicate marked text:
$("input").select(function(){ $("input").after(" Text marked!"); }); |
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Definition and Usage
The select event occurs when the text is selected (marked) in a text area
or text input element.
The select() method triggers the select event, or if the function parameter
is set, it specifies what happens when a select event occurs.
Trigger the select Event
Trigger the select event for the selected element.
Syntax
Bind a Function to the select Event
Specifies a function to run when the select event is triggered for the selected
element.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
function |
Optional. Specifies the function to run when the select event is
triggered. |