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jQuery Event change() Method

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Example

Change background color of an input field when it is changed:

$(".field").change(function(){
  $(this).css("background-color","#FFFFCC");
});

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Definition and Usage

The change event occurs when the value of an element is changed (only works on text fields, text areas and select elements).

The change() method triggers the change event, or specifies a function to run when a change event occurs.

Note: For select menus, the change event occurs when an option is selected. For text fields or text areas, the change event occurs when the field loses focus.

Trigger the change Event

Trigger the change event for the selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).change()

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Bind a Function to the change Event

Specifies a function to run when the change event occurs for the selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).change(function)

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Parameter Description
function Optional. Specifies the function to run when the change event occurs

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