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onchange Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when a user changes the content of an input field:
<input type="text"
onchange="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage
The onchange event occurs when the value of an element has been changed.
For radiobuttons and checkboxes, the onchange event occurs when the checked state has been changed.
Syntax
In HTML:
<element
onchange="SomeJavaScriptCode">
In JavaScript:
object.onchange=function(){SomeJavaScriptCode};
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| SomeJavaScriptCode | Required. Specifies a JavaScript to be executed when the event occurs |
Browser Support
The onchange event is supported in all major browsers.
onchange In HTML
The onchange attribute can be used with: <input>, <select>, and <textarea>.
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