Input Search pattern Property
Example
Get the value of the pattern attribute of a search field:
var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").pattern;
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Description
The pattern property sets or returns the value of the pattern attribute of a search field.
The pattern attribute specifies a regular expression that the search field's value is checked against.
Tip: Use the global HTML title attribute or the DOM title property to describe the pattern to help the user.
Tip: Learn more about Regular Expressions in our JavaScript Tutorial.
Tip: Also see our Complete JavaScript RegExp Reference.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pattern | Yes | 10.0 | Yes | Not supported | Yes |
Syntax
Return the pattern property:
searchObject.pattern
Set the pattern property:
searchObject.pattern = regexp
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| regexp | Specifies a regular expression that the text field's value is checked against |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing a regular expression |
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> pattern attribute
❮ Input Search Object
