HTML DOM Input Search Object
Input Search Object
The Input Search object represents an HTML <input> element with type="search".
Access an Input Search Object
You can access an <input> element with type="search" by using getElementById():
Tip: You can also access <input type="search"> by searching through the elements collection of a form.
Create an Input Search Object
You can create an <input> element with type="search" by using the document.createElement() method:
Input Search Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| autocomplete | Sets or returns the value of the autocomplete attribute of a search field |
| autofocus | Sets or returns whether a search field should automatically get focus when the page loads |
| defaultValue | Sets or returns the default value of a search field |
| disabled | Sets or returns whether a search field is disabled, or not |
| form | Returns a reference to the form that contains the search field |
| list | Returns a reference to the datalist that contains the search field |
| maxLength | Sets or returns the value of the maxlength attribute of a search field |
| name | Sets or returns the value of the name attribute of a search field |
| pattern | Sets or returns the value of the pattern attribute of a search field |
| placeholder | Sets or returns the value of the placeholder attribute of a search field |
| readOnly | Sets or returns whether the search field is read-only, or not |
| required | Sets or returns whether the search field must be filled out before submitting a form |
| size | Sets or returns the value of the size attribute of the search field |
| type | Returns which type of form element the search field is |
| value | Sets or returns the value of the value attribute of a search field |
Input Search Object Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| blur() | Removes focus from a search field |
| focus() | Gives focus to a search field |
| select() | Selects the content of a search text field |
Standard Properties and Events
The Input Search object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Forms
HTML reference: HTML <input> tag
HTML reference: HTML <input> type attribute
