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jQuery Event MethodsExample
Alert a message when a text is selected in a text field:
$("input").select(function(){
alert("Text marked!");
});
alert("Text marked!");
});
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Definition and Usage
The select event occurs when a text is selected (marked) in a text area or a text field.
The select() method triggers the select event, or attaches a function to run when a select event occurs.
Syntax
Trigger the select event for the selected elements:
$(selector).select()
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Attach a function to the select event:
$(selector).select(function)
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the select event is triggered |
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