[thelist] form field
.jeff
jeff at members.evolt.org
Tue Nov 5 12:32:01 CST 2002
andrew,
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> From: Andrew Maynes
>
> > > Ok heres another and I do 'not' have an idea about
> > > it. How do I get the form field to clear and ready
> > > for the visitor to type into it... as soon as they
> > > click into the field?
>
> > <input type='text' value='Type Here'
> > onfocus='this.value = ""' />
>
> works like a dream :)
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it seems it would. however, the solution above is a usability nightmare.
try this for yourself and see what i mean. type something into the box.
switch to another window temporarily. switch back to this window. boom,
text is gone huh?
try this instead:
<input type="text" value="Type Here"
onfocus="if(this.value == 'Type Here') this.value = ''" />
now it'll only clear the field if it contains the original value.
good luck,
.jeff
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