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jQuery Event MethodsExample
Alert a text when an <input> field is changed:
$("input").change(function(){
alert("The text has been changed.");
});
alert("The text has been changed.");
});
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Definition and Usage
The change event occurs when the value of an element is changed (only works on form fields).
The change() method triggers the change event, or attaches 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.
Syntax
Trigger the change event for the selected elements:
$(selector).change() Try it
Attach a function to the change event:
$(selector).change(function) Try it
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the change event occurs for the selected elements |
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