Input Search placeholder Property - Javascript DOM HTML Element

Javascript examples for DOM HTML Element:Input Search

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Description

The placeholder property sets or gets the value of the placeholder attribute of a search field.

Set the placeholder property with the following Values

Value Description
text Sets a short hint that describes the expected value of the search field

Return Value

A String, representing a short hint that describes the expected value of the search field

The following code shows how to change the placeholder text of a search field:

Demo Code

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<input type="search" id="mySearch" placeholder="Search for something..">

<button onclick="myFunction()">Test</button>

<p id="demo"></p>

<script>
function myFunction() {/*from   w  ww  .j  a  v a  2 s.  c o m*/
    var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").placeholder;
    document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = x;
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

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